Catch crops
CAMARO Marrow stem kale

Green manure, Biogas- and fodder production, Protection against erosion, Humus formation, Game cover

Advantages

Protein-rich fodder source for farm and game animals

Name addition
Marrow stem kale
  • Tasty and protein-rich fooder for farm and game animals
  • High leaf content ensures high green and dry matter yields
  • CAMARO has a high nitrogen uptake capacity and is very suitable as cover crop in water protection areas
  • Modest demands on the climate - thrives mainly in maritime and continental as well as in rough climates
  • Low predispoposition to Club root

General description


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

Classification Bundessortenamt
Initial mass formation
Frost sensitivity
Plant height
Stem thickness
Dry matter yield
Protein yield

Agronomic features
Weed suppression
Protection against erosion
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
Humus formation
Drought tolerance
Type of root
Tap root
Rooting depth
130 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
3 - 4 kg/ha
Sowing depth
1 - 2 cm
Sowing period
After early harvest cereals until end of July
Fertilization
100 - 140 kg N/ha
Crop protection
Observing the weed pressure in pre-emergence and youth stadium if necessary implement regulation measure
Sowing method
Drill seed is recommended
Harvest
Depending on sowing date from July to January; from the standing stock, for fresh fodder or silage use

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.