Winter forage rape

FONTAN 00

Fast growing, high-quality protein fodder for cattle feeding
Special tastiness promotes the fodder intake - free of erucic acid and glucosinolates
High digestibility for optimal energy utilization when used as pasture, fresh fodder and silage
Use as green manure for stabilization the humus content
Fast ground cover with intensive soil rooting ensures protection against erosion and promotes soil life
FONTAN 00 keeps nutrients available for the following crop - recommended for water protection areas
Good winter hardiness and thus also excellently suitable for winter-hardy cover crop blends

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

Dry matter yield:	6

Protein yield:	6

Initial mass formation:	5

Tendency to flower:	1

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

Maize	++
Cereals	++
Oilseed rape
Sugar beets	+
Potatoes	+
Intensive crops
Legumes	+
+ suitable / ++ strongly recommended

Weed suppression:	9

Protection against erosion:	8

Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation:	9

Humus formation:	7

Cold- and frost resistance:	9

Drought tolerance:	3

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

Type of root	Tap root
Rooting depth	120 cm

Recommended sowing rate	Forage production 10 kg/ha, Green manure 20 kg/ha
Sowing depth	1 - 2 cm
Sowing period	July to September - depending on location!
Fertilization	60-100 kg N/ha, Liquid green manure can be applied both before sowing and in hand high stock
Crop protection	Usually there is no plant protection required
Sowing method	Drilling is recommended

28.11.2018 14:38:36 // 15.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH