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Nematode resistant White mustard

FORUM

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Effective, biological control of Beet Cyst Nematodes

Benefits:

  • Up to 90% nematode reduction in official tests - Resistance level 2
  • Long vegetative growing phase due to extremely delayed flowering
  • The cultivation of FORUM helps to prevent capping and to keep nutrients in the topsoil available for the following crop
  • Freezes off safely during winter and thus provides excellent conditions for mulch sowing of the following crop

Variety characteristics:

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation: 7
Tendency to flower: 4
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

Agronomic features:

Weed suppression: 8
Protection against erosion: 8
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: 8
Humus formation: 6
Cold- and frost resistance: 1
Drought tolerance: 7
bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high
Type of rootTuft root with strong main root
Rooting depth120 cm

Cultivation recommendations:

Recommended sowing rate 20 - 25 kg/ha
Sowing depth 1 - 2 cm
Sowing period August until September - depending on location! Early sowing for succesful nematode control.
Fertilization 40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection Usually there is no plant protection required.
Sowing method Low requirements regarding sowing method: spreader or seed drilling.

06.05.2019 07:19:13 // 3.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH