Catch crops
FELIX persian clover

Green manure, Biogas- and fodder production, Nitrogen fixation, Humus formation, Protection against erosion

Advantages

For main and cover cropping

Name addition
persian clover
  • Uncomplicated and reliable in cultivation - unpretentious regarding to soil and climatic conditions
  • Provides essential nitrogen by symbiotic nitrogen fixation for plant growth
  • FELIX provides very tasty and protein rich green and silage fodder
  • In cover crop blends, the partners benefit from the nitrogen enrichment
  • Strong root system boosts the soil tilth and improves the air and water balance of the soil
  • Very productive bee forage plant - promotes biodiversity
  • Safely freezing off, for untroubled sowing of the following crop
Included in blends: viterra® BEISAAT FEIN, viterra® BIENE, viterra® BODENGARE, viterra® HORRIDO, viterra® MAIS STRUKTUR, viterra® RAPS, V-Max® SOMMERFUTTER, viterra® UNIVERSAL, viterra® UNIVERSAL N-PLUS

General description


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

Classification Bundessortenamt
Initial mass formation
Start flowering
Growth height/initial development
Height of stem/full development
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

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 in pure seed
Sowing depth
1 - 2 cm
Sowing period
Cover crop: July to early August; Main crop: from beginning of April
Fertilization
Basic fertilization with phosphate and potash
Crop protection
Usually there is no plant protection required
Sowing method
Drill seeds in a dry, finely crumbled seedbed

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.