Catch crops
COSMOS Nematode resistant Oil radish Oil radish

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

Advantages

Late flowering and highest resistance level

Name addition
Nematode resistant Oil radish
  • Resistance level 1, > 90 % reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes in official testings
  • A low tendency to flower enables an early sowing - any present soil thermal supports nematode reduction  
  • Effective weed suppression due to healthy and rich of foliage development 
  • Organic substances activates microorganisms of the soil and therefore supports soil fertility
  • Extensive and deep rooting enhances waterholding capacity as well as the air exchange of the soil
  • COSMOS is perfectly suitable for effective reduction of nematodes in close crop rotations with sugar beets
  • Low growth for fuel saving at flail mowing

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
Stiffness

Agronomic features
Weed suppression
Protection against erosion
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
Humus formation
Cold- and frost resistance
Drought tolerance
Type of root
Tap root
Rooting depth
180 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
25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing depth
2 - 3 cm
Sowing period
July to end of August - depending on location! Early sowing increases successfully the reduction.
Fertilization
40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection
Usually there is no plant protection required.
Sowing method
In order to gain a fast and even development of the oil radish plants, drilling after careful soil preparation is recommended.

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.