perennial forest rye
JOHAN
Green manure plant for game cover purposes, recultivation and forage use
Benefits:
- Usually biennial cultivation: abundant tasty green forage in the first year and high grain yield for game pasture or harvest in the second year
- Undemanding in cultivation, only too wet soils should be avoided
- Fast initial development, even under dry conditions
- High tillering capacity and intensive soil cover provide good weed suppression and protection against wind and water erosion
- Green manure plant with pronounced root system which improves air and water balance of the soil and binds nutrients that are prone to leaching
- Resistant to browsing by game and strong frost (up to -25 ° C)
Included in blends: viterra® HORRIDO, viterra® NIEDERWILD
Crop rotation suitability:
Maize | ++ |
Cereals | + |
Oilseed rape | + |
Sugar beets | + |
Potatoes | + |
Intensive crops | + |
Legumes | + |
+ suitable / ++ strongly recommended |
Usage:
- Game cover
- Green manure
- Humus formation
- Protection against erosion
- Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
- Biogas- and fodder production
Agronomic features:
Weed suppression: | 7 |
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Protection against erosion: | 8 |
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Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 7 |
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Humus formation: | 7 |
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Cold- and frost resistance: | 9 |
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Drought tolerance: | 6 |
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Rooting depth | 80 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
Recommended sowing rate | 100 - 150 kg/ha |
Sowing depth | 1 - 3 cm |
Sowing period | March to October - depending on location and purpose of use! |
Fertilization | 60 kg N/ha |
Crop protection | Usually there is no plant protection required |
Sowing method | Drill saws secure high field rises |
23.08.2023 10:36:13 // 5.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH