Viterra®
viterra® SCHNELLGRÜN viterra® Zwischenfrucht-Mischung

Green manure, Humus formation, Protection against erosion, Nitrogen fixation, Mulch sowing, Biofumigation

Advantages

... suitable for late sowing

  • Quick greening due to very fast-growing components
  • White mustard ALBATROS and indian mustard ENERGY make this blend especially suitable for late sowing (until mid-/late September)
  • Varieties that are not winter-hardy allow strip tilling of the following crop in spring
  • Ideal before maize and also suitable as a cover crop after early maize harvest
  • Low seed bed requirements enable easy and cost-effective sowing
  • viterra® SCHNELLGRÜN is especially recommended for maize crop rotations

Blend details
Seeds %
43 % White mustard ALBATROS
22 % False flax
22 % Michelis Klee
13 % Brown mustard ENERGY
Free of crucifers
No
Free of legumes
No
Free of grass
Yes
Winter hardy
No

General description


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

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

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

Representative
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
15 kg/ha
Sowing depth
1 - 2 cm
Sowing period
Early August to mid-/late September - depending on location!
Fertilization
An early fertilization to promote the initial development is recommended.
Crop protection
Usually there is no crop protection required
Sowing method
Drill seed or spreader

Representative
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.