viterra® Cover crop blend
RÜBE
… professional nematode control
Benefits:
- Blend of two nematode-resistant oil radish varieties (AMIGO and COMPASS) or white mustard varieties (VERDI and MASTER)
- Sufficient plant density of more than 160 plants/m² enables active nematode control on the highest level
- Higher crop reliability and better control success due to complementary varieties and intensive root penetration
- viterra® RÜBE is suitable for medium-early to late sowing dates and for all site conditions
- Oil radish roots into deep soil layers, where it also reduces nematode infestation
- viterra® RÜBE is especially recommended for sugar beet crop rotations
Blend details:
| Seeds % : | 28 % oil radish COMPASS 26 % oil radish AMIGO 24 % White mustard VERDI 22 % White mustard MASTER |
| Free of crucifers : | no |
| Free of legumes : | yes |
| Winter hardy : | no |
Crop rotation suitability:
| Maize | + |
| Cereals | + |
| Oilseed rape | |
| Sugar beets | ++ |
| Potatoes | |
| Intensive crops | |
| Legumes | + |
| + suitable / ++ strongly recommended | |
Usage:
- Reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes
- Green manure
- Humus formation
- Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
- Protection against erosion
- Mulch sowing
Agronomic features:
| Weed suppression: | 8 |
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| Protection against erosion: | 8 |
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| Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 8 |
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| Humus formation: | 8 |
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| Cold- and frost resistance: | 4 |
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| Drought tolerance: | 7 |
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| Type of root | Tuft root + Tap root |
| Rooting depth | 180 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
| Recommended sowing rate | 20 - 25 kg/ha |
| Sowing depth | 2 cm |
| Sowing period | Mid-July to early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases successfully the reduction. |
| Fertilization | An early fertilization to promote the initial development is recommended. |
| Crop protection | Usually there is no crop protection required |
| Sowing method | Drill sowing ensure high crop emergences |
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