Catch crops
PRATEX bristle oat / saia oat

Humus formation, Protection against erosion, Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation, Green manure, Biogas- and fodder production

Advantages

Control of Pratylenchus penetrans 

Name addition
bristle oat / saia oat
  • Pratex is ideal for potato crop rotations
  • Control of Lesion Nematodes (Pratylenchus penetrans)
  • No increase in Trichodorus nematodes (possible carrier of Tobacco Rattle Virus)
  • Suitable for all types of soil, even for sandy and acid soils
  • High production of organic matter: usage for silage, cattle feeding and biogas 
  • Fast initial development and a high stocking ensure an excellent weed suppression
  • Deep, branched roots for effective nutrient conservation
  • Good suitability for oilseed rape crop rotations
Included in blends: viterra® DEPOT ÖKO, viterra® HORRIDO, viterra® INTENSIV, viterra® INTENSIV N-PLUS, viterra® INTENSIV ÖKO, viterra® MAIS, viterra® MAIS N-PLUS, viterra® MAIS STRUKTUR, viterra® POTATO, viterra® POTATO ÖKO, viterra® RÜBENGARE, viterra® UNIVERSAL, viterra® UNIVERSAL LEGUMINOSENFREI, viterra® UNIVERSAL N-PLUS

General description


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

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

Classification Bundessortenamt
Initial mass formation
Stiffness
Plant height
Dry matter yield
Protein content

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
80 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
Nematode reduction: 80 - 100 kg/ha, Erosion protection: 25 - 50 kg/ha, Biomass production: 50 - 125 kg/ha
Sowing depth
2 - 4 cm
Sowing period
July until September - depending on location!
Fertilization
30 - 60 kg N/ha for cover crop, 60 - 120 kg N/ha for biomass production
Crop protection
Usually there is no plant protection required
Sowing method
Drill seed 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.