viterra® Cover crop blend
HÜLSENFRUCHTGEMENGE



... the nitrogen supplier
Benefits:
- Due to the symbiosis with nodule bacteria, large amounts of atmospheric nitrogen are bound and made available for plant growth.
- Good weed suppression and intensive rooting performance due to the interaction of the components, especially the small-grained field bean AVALON roots deeply and improves the soil structure
- Due to atmospheric nitrogen fixation, promotion of good soil structure and crumb formation beneficial for the following crop
- Use: for fresh feeding as a high-quality protein fodder in late summer to autumn, for nitrogen generation in crop rotation or as a side-seed in oilseed rape
- Optimal CO2 footprint
- Also suitable for sites with low nitrogen availability
Blend details:
Seeds % : | 53 % Common vetch ARGON 37 % Spring forage pea RUBIN 10 % Small-seeded faba bean AVALON |
Free of crucifers : | yes |
Free of legumes : | no |
Winter hardy : | no |
Crop rotation suitability:
Maize | ++ |
Cereals | ++ |
Oilseed rape | ++ |
Sugar beets | ++ |
Potatoes | |
Intensive crops | |
Legumes | |
+ suitable / ++ strongly recommended |
Usage:
- No multiplication of beet cyst nematodes
- Green manure
- Biogas- and fodder production
- Humus formation
- Protection against erosion
- Nitrogen fixation
- Mulch sowing
- Pollinator attractiveness
Agronomic features:
Weed suppression: | 6 |
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Protection against erosion: | 6 |
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Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 5 |
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Humus formation: | 5 |
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Cold- and frost resistance: | 2 |
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Drought tolerance: | 3 |
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Type of root | Tuft root + Tap root |
Rooting depth | 180 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
Recommended sowing rate | 120 - 150 kg/ha |
Sowing depth | 3 - 5 cm |
Sowing period | Juli bis Mitte August |
Fertilization | Due to the high legume content, fertilisation is not necessary. |
Crop protection | Usually there is no plant protection required |
Sowing method | Drill sowing ensure high crop emergences |
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