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Catch crops
ASCOT White mustard
Advantages
Excellent initial development, extremely late sowing compatible
Name addition
White mustard
- Late sowing toleratesdue to rapid initial development
- ASCOT is insensitive to dryness
- Very leafy growth promotes an effective weed suppression
- ASCOT forms very much green matter above ground for a high entry of valuable organic matter
- Intense, deep root system reduces nutrient displacement and nitrate leaching and improves the soil structure
- ASCOT freezes-off during winter and is therefore suitable for mulch sowing in maize crop rotations
General description
General description
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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
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Cereals
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Oilseed rape
Sugar beets
Potatoes
Intensive crops
Legumes
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Cultivation recommendations
Recommended sowing rate
15 - 20 kg/ha
Sowing depth
1 - 2 cm
Sowing period
August until September - depending on location!
Fertilization
40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection
Usually there is 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.