Catch crops
COVER White mustard

Green manure, Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation, Mulch sowing, Humus formation, Protection against erosion

Advantages

Classic white mustard with delayed flowering

Name addition
White mustard
  • Rapid and healthy initial development which allowes flexible sowing dates
  • Fast soil coverage with pronounced leaf formation for effective weed suppression and optimal soil tilth
  • Flowering delayed and strong vegetative development for optimal rooting and improvement of the soil structure
  • Freezing off safely - the frozen mulch layer protects against erosion during winter
  • Preserves nutrients during  winter, reduces the risk of leaching and provides the nutrients for the following crop in spring
  • COVER is especially recommended for cultivation in water protection areas and mulch sowing
  • Excellent suitable for agricultural blends

General description


 General description
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---- = 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
Tuft root with strong main root
Rooting depth
120 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
15 - 20 kg/ha
Sowing depth
1 - 2 cm
Sowing period
Early August until middle of September - depending on location!
Fertilization
40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection
Usually no plant protection required
Sowing method
Low requirements regarding sowing method: spreader or seed drilling

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.