Catch crops
LUCIDA Nematode resistant White mustard White mustard

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

Advantages

Late developing White mustard with high nematode resistance

Name addition
Nematode resistant White mustard
  • High nematode resistance in official tests, resistance level 2
  • The lowest classification in the tendency to flower in the German Descriptive Variety List
  • The particularly low tendency to flower of LUCIDA allows early sowing
  • The long vegetative growing phase is favorable for successful nematode control
  • Valuable humus formation for activation of the soil life
  • Stable and leafy growth for long lasting soil shading and weed suppression
  • Excellent suitable 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 2
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
20 - 25 kg/ha
Sowing depth
1 - 2 cm
Sowing period
Late July until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases control success
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.