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DACAPO Nematode resistant Oil radish Oil radish
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For active biological nematode control
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Nematode resistant Oil radish
- DACAPO promotes the hatching of the nematodes and actively reduces the harmful population, resistance level 2
- The fast initial development and the dense leaves provide effective weed suppression and excellent tilth
- High flexibility regarding sowing time due to combination of quick inital development and delayed flowering
- DACAPO stores nitrogen during winter and provides it for the following crop in spring
- Massy habitus forms high amount of organic matter, liquid organic manure and fermantation remains are used effectively
- Widely branched, deep reaching root system improves the water- and air balance of the soil
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 to end of August – depending on location! Early sowing for successful nematode control.
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.