Catch crops
MASTER 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

Rapid initial growth - very delayed flowering

Name addition
Nematode resistant White mustard
  • Particularly rapid initial development - highest classification in the German Descriptive Variety Lists 
  • Resistance level 2 in official tests
  • MASTER develops well even at sowing dates until mid September
  • Strong, deeply branched root system can fix nutrients during winter and improves the water and air balance of the soil
  • MASTER is particularly suitable for cultivation in water protection areas
  • Safe freezing off at low frost temperatures allows for easy mulching and direct sowing of spring species
Included in blends: viterra® RÜBE

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
August to far into 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.