Catch crops
SILETTA NOVA Oil radish

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

Advantages

Reduces the Corky Ring Spot in potatoes

Name addition
Oil radish
  • Trusted and tested for quality potatoes
  • SILETTA NOVA reduces the transmission of the Tobacco Rattle Virus by carried Trichodorus nematodes
  • Quick and leafy shadowing reduces weeds which the virus may use as a host
  • Organic matter vitalizes soil activity, keeps nutrients in the upper soil layer and enriches the soil with valuable humus
  • Deep-reaching root system creates optimum soil conditions and breaks up soil compaction
  • SILETTA NOVA secures sustainable and long-term potato yields
Included in blends: viterra® KARTOFFEL ÖKO, SortenGreening® SILETTA NOVA mit Sommerwicke

General description


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

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

Classification Bundessortenamt
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
18 - 25 kg/ha
Sowing depth
2 - 3 cm
Sowing period
July until late August - depending on location!
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.