Catch crops
COLONEL Nematode resistant oil radish oil radish

Reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes, Reduction of Tobacco Rattle Virus, Green manure, Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation, Mulch sowing, Humus formation, Protection against erosion, Biofumigation

Advantages

Top level of nematode control

Name addition
Nematode resistant oil radish
  • Best results in resistance tests against Beet Cyst Nematodes - more than 90 % reduction in official tests
  • COLONEL is highly effective and reduces the nematode population under the damage threshold - even a minor presence of nematodes can be reduced effectively
  • Dense foliage for effective weed suppression due to a strong and healthy youth development
  • The characteristic change from the vegetative to the generative development increases the frost susceptability and leads to an even mulch layer
  • Perfectly suitable for sugar-beet/potato crop rotations due to ist inhibiting effect on the Tobacco Rattle Virus (cause of  Corky Ring Spot)
  • COLONEL transforms available nutrients into a rich mass of organic matter which is favorable for a stabilized humus balance
  • Excellent suitability for agricultural blends

General description


 General description
- - - - - - - - - - 0 + + + + + + + + + +

---- = very low resistance/early/short, ++++ = very high resistance/late/long

Classification Bundessortenamt
Resistance against Heterodera schachtii
Resistance level 1
Initial mass formation
Tendency to flower
Stiffness

Agronomic features
Weed suppression
Protection against erosion
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
Humus formation
Cold- and frost resistance
Drought tolerance
Type of root
Tap root
Rooting depth
180 cm

Breeder
P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
All variety descriptions have been prepared in accordance to the best of our knowledge, considering trial results and observations. A guarantee or a liability in individual cases is not possible, because the growth conditions are subject to substantial fluctuations.

Cultivation

Crop rotation suitability
Maize
++
Cereals
++
Oilseed rape
+
Sugar beets
++
Potatoes
++
Intensive crops
+
Legumes
++

Cultivation recommendations
Recommended sowing rate
25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing depth
2 - 3 cm
Sowing period
Mid July until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases successfully the reduction
Fertilization
40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection
Usually there is no plant protection required.
Sowing method
In order to gain a fast and even development of the oil radish plants, drilling after careful soil preparation is recommended.

Breeder
P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
All variety descriptions have been prepared in accordance to the best of our knowledge, considering trial results and observations. A guarantee or a liability in individual cases is not possible, because the growth conditions are subject to substantial fluctuations.