Nematode resistant White mustard
LUCIDA
Late developing White mustard with high nematode resistance
Benefits:
- High nematode resistance in official tests, resistance level 2
- The lowest classification in the tendency to flower in the German Descriptive Variety List
- The particularly low tendency to flower of LUCIDA allows early sowing
- The long vegetative growing phase is favorable for successful nematode control
- Valuable humus formation for activation of the soil life
- Stable and leafy growth for long lasting soil shading and weed suppression
- Excellent suitable for agricultural blends
Variety characteristics:
(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)
| Initial mass formation: | 5 |
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| Tendency to flower: | 3 |
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| Stiffness: | 9 |
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| 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: | 6 |
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| Protection against erosion: | 7 |
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| Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 8 |
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| Humus formation: | 6 |
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| Cold- and frost resistance: | 1 |
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| Drought tolerance: | 8 |
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| Type of root | Tuft root with strong main root |
| Rooting depth | 120 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
| Recommended sowing rate | 20 - 25 kg/ha |
| Sowing depth | 1 - 2 cm |
| Sowing period | Late July until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases control success |
| Fertilization | 40 - 60 kg N/ha |
| Crop protection | Usually no plant protection required |
| Sowing method | Low requirements regarding sowing method: spreader or seed drilling |
27.03.2024 10:15:01 // 14.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
