Catch crops
VERDI 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

Nematode control on a new level

Name addition
Nematode resistant White mustard
  • Tested in France and listed to resistance class H1 (highest reduction)
  • Very low tendency to flower allows early sowing without the risk of maturity
  • Fast initial development ensures good weed suppression and makes VERDI particularly compatible to late-sowing
  • The long vegetative growth contributes significantly to the sustainable control of Beet Cyst Nematodes
  • Because of safe freezing off particularly suitable for mulch sowing methods of the following crop
  • Both the green standing crop as well as the frozen mulch cover after winter protect the soil from wind and water erosion
  • Excellent for agricultural blends
Included in blends: viterra® RÜBE, viterra® RÜBENGARE, SortenGreening® VERDI mit Alexandriner Klee

General description


 General description
- - - - - - - - - - 0 + + + + + + + + + +

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

Classification Bundessortenamt
Resistance against Heterodera schachtii
Resistance level 1
Initial mass formation
Tendency to flower

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 until middle of September - depending on location! Early sowing increases control success.
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.