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Nematode resistant oil radish

CONCORDE

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Increases yield and quality of sugar beets

Benefits:

  • CONCORDE supports hatching of Beet Cyst Nematodes and actively reduces harmful populations
  • Quick and massive initial development - also at late sowing dates
  • Strong growth ensures a good nutrient uptake and prevents nutrients from shifting into deeper soil layers
  • Distinct root system roots a large soil volume and increases the soil fertility
  • CONCORDE supplies structure stable mulch until the following crop

Variety characteristics:

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation: 7
Tendency to flower: 5
Stiffness: 7

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

Resistance against Heterodera schachtii: Resistance level: 2

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: 9
Protection against erosion: 8
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: 8
Humus formation: 8
Cold- and frost resistance: 5
Drought tolerance: 7
bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high
Type of rootTap root
Rooting depth180 cm

Cultivation recommendations:

Recommended sowing rate 25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing depth 2 - 3 cm
Sowing period July until September - 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.

14.09.2018 08:54:29 // 14.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH

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