Oil radish
STINGER
Tillage radish
Benefits:
- The strong radish roots leave holes in the soil - which increased the infiltration capacity of the soil
- Promotion of the air and gas balance of the soil
- Leafy and fast initial development for a good weed suppression
- STINGER delivers valuable humus for a biological activation of the soil
- Nutrients are preserved and protected against shifting into deeper soil layers
- Not winter hardy - well suited for conservation tillage
- Suitable variety for cover crop blends
Included in blends: viterra® MAIS STRUKTUR
Crop rotation suitability:
| Maize | ++ |
| Cereals | ++ |
| Oilseed rape | + |
| Sugar beets | |
| Potatoes | + |
| Intensive crops | + |
| Legumes | ++ |
| + suitable / ++ strongly recommended | |
Usage:
- Green manure
- Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
- Mulch sowing
- Humus formation
- Protection against erosion
Agronomic features:
| Weed suppression: | 7 |
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| Protection against erosion: | 6 |
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| Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 6 |
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| Humus formation: | 6 |
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| Cold- and frost resistance: | 4 |
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| Drought tolerance: | 6 |
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| Type of root | Tap root |
| Rooting depth | 180 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
| Recommended sowing rate | 6 - 8 kg/ha |
| Sowing depth | 2 - 3 cm |
| Sowing period | End of July until end of August - depending on location! |
| Fertilization | 40 - 60 kg N/ha |
| Crop protection | Usually there is no plant protection required. |
| Sowing method | In order to gain a fast and even development of the oil radish plants, drilling after careful soil preparation is recommended. |
20.09.2018 09:50:31 // 14.00 - Breeder: P. H. PETERSEN Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
