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AGRONOM Nematode resistant Oil radish Oil radish
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The sprinter
Name addition
Nematode resistant Oil radish
- Up to 90 % reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes in official testings - resistance level 2+
- Very fast - best rated regarding initial development of all registered varieties in Germany
- Effective suppression of weeds and volunteer crops because of fast soil coverage
- Good initial development provides growing even at unfavorable sowing conditions
- Variety of the next generation - delayed flowering and improved agronomical characteristics
- AGRONOM penetrates the soil thoroughly with its deep and widespreat root system
- Available nitrogen is efficiently converted into plenty organic matter
Included in blends: viterra® MULTIKULTI
General description
| - - - - | - - - | - - | - | 0 | + | + + | + + + | + + + + |
---- = very low resistance/early/short, ++++ = very high resistance/late/long
Classification Bundessortenamt
Resistance against Heterodera schachtii
Resistance level 2
Initial mass formation
Tendency to flower
Resistance to lodging
Agronomic features
Weed suppression
Protection against erosion
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
Humus formation
Cold- and frost resistance
Drought tolerance
Type of root
Tap root
Rooting depth
180 cm
Breeder
P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
All variety descriptions have been prepared in accordance to the best of our knowledge, considering trial results and observations. A guarantee or a liability in individual cases is not possible, because the growth conditions are subject to substantial fluctuations.
Crop rotation suitability
Maize
++
Cereals
++
Oilseed rape
+
Sugar beets
++
Potatoes
+
Intensive crops
+
Legumes
++
Cultivation recommendations
Recommended sowing rate
25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing depth
2 - 3 cm
Sowing period
July until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases successfully the reduction.
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.
Breeder
P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
All variety descriptions have been prepared in accordance to the best of our knowledge, considering trial results and observations. A guarantee or a liability in individual cases is not possible, because the growth conditions are subject to substantial fluctuations.
