Nematode resistant
oil radish
AGRONOM
The sprinter
Benefits:
- Available nitrogen is efficiently converted into plenty organic matter
- 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
Included in blends: SortenGreening® AGRONOM mit Sommerwicke, viterra® MULTIKULTI
Variety characteristics:
(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)
| Initial mass formation:
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8
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| Tendency to flower:
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4
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| Stiffness:
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7
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bad / early / short / low good / late / long / high
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| Resistance against Heterodera schachtii:
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Resistance level: 2
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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
- Biofumigation
Agronomic features:
| Weed suppression:
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9
|
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| Protection against erosion:
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8
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| Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation:
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8
|
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| Humus formation:
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8
|
|
| Cold- and frost resistance:
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5
|
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| Drought tolerance:
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7
|
|
bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high
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| Type of root | Tap root |
| Rooting depth | 180 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
| Recommended sowing rate |
25 - 30 kg/ha
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| Sowing depth |
2 - 3 cm
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| Sowing period |
July until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases successfully the reduction.
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| Fertilization |
40 - 60 kg N/ha
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| Crop protection |
Usually there is no plant protection required.
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| Sowing method |
In order to gain a fast and even development of the oil radish plants, drilling after careful soil preparation is recommended.
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05.06.2020 10:24:27 // 16.00
- Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
