Viterra®
viterra® MAIS viterra® Zwischenfrucht-Mischung

Green manure, Humus formation, Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation, Protection against erosion, Mulch sowing

Advantages

... fast-growing blend without legumes

  • Quick ground coverage with a mix of oil radish SILETINA, saia oat PRATEX, phacelia ANGELIA and sunflower
  • Dense rooting and stabilization of soil structure due to a combination of deep- and shallow-rooters 
  • Root canals created by viterra® MAIS facilitate deep rooting of maize 
  • Saia oat supports mycorrhizas, which stabilize the soil, thereby benefiting subsequent maize 
  • Nutrients are bound and are available for maize during the main growth phase
  • Improved image through sunflower and phacelia blossom
  • viterra® MAIS is especially recommended for maize crop rotations

Blend details
Seeds %
9 % Linseed JULIET
27 % Oil radish SILETINA
40 % Phacelia ANGELIA
18 % Saia oat / Bristle oat PRATEX
<1 % Sunflower
5 % Sorghum
Free of crucifers
No
Free of legumes
Yes
Free of grass
No
Winter hardy
No

General description


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

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

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 + Tap root
Rooting depth
180 cm

Representative
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 kg/ha
Sowing depth
1 - 2 cm
Sowing period
Mid-July to late August - depending on location!
Fertilization
An early fertilization to promote the initial development is recommended.
Crop protection
Usually there is no crop protection required
Sowing method
Drill sowing ensure high crop emergences

Representative
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.