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Nematode resistant White mustard

VERDI

Nematode control on a new level

Benefits:

  • Tested in France and listed to resistance class H1 (highest reduction)
  • Very low tendency to flower allows early sowing without the risk of maturity
  • Fast initial development ensures good weed suppression and makes VERDI particularly compatible to late-sowing
  • The long vegetative growth contributes significantly to the sustainable control of Beet Cyst Nematodes
  • Because of safe freezing off particularly suitable for mulch sowing methods of the following crop
  • Both the green standing crop as well as the frozen mulch cover after winter protect the soil from wind and water erosion
  • Excellent for agricultural blends

Included in blends: viterra® RÜBE, viterra® RÜBENGARE, SortenGreening® VERDI mit Alexandriner Klee

Variety characteristics:

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation: 6
Tendency to flower: 2

bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high

Resistance against Heterodera schachtii: Resistance level: 1

Crop rotation suitability:

Maize++
Cereals++
Oilseed rape
Sugar beets++
Potatoes
Intensive crops
Legumes++
+ suitable / ++ strongly recommended

Usage:

  • Reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes
  • Green manure
  • Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
  • Mulch sowing
  • Humus formation
  • Protection against erosion

Agronomic features:

Weed suppression: 8
Protection against erosion: 8
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: 8
Humus formation: 6
Cold- and frost resistance: 1
Drought tolerance: 8
bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high
Type of rootTuft root with strong main root
Rooting depth120 cm

Cultivation recommendations:

Recommended sowing rate 20 - 25 kg/ha
Sowing depth 1 - 2 cm
Sowing period August until middle of September - depending on location! Early sowing increases control success.
Fertilization 40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection Usually there is no plant protection required
Sowing method Low requirements regarding sowing method: spreader or seed drilling

20.09.2018 09:57:00 // 4.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH