Viterra®
viterra® BIENE viterra® Cover crop blend

Green manure, Humus formation, Protection against erosion, Nitrogen fixation, Pollinator attractiveness, Game cover

Advantages

... annual bee fallow / honey fallow

  • Mixture of 11 components for honey fallow
  • long flowering phase for high biodiversity and positive image value for agriculture
  • Good for rapeseed crops - crucifer free
  • Roots through different soil horizons and has a stabilizing effect on the soil structure
  • Grass free for trouble-free casserole in subsequent crops
  • Free from buckwheat

Blend details
Seeds %
31 % Berseem clover OTTO
<1 % Blue lupine ILDIGO
9 % Dill
6 % Lucerne / Alfalfa
28 % Persian clover FELIX
18 % Phacelia ANGELIA
<1 % Marigold / Calendula
3 % Serradella
<1 % Spring forage pea
2 % Common vetch
<1 % Sunflower
Free of crucifers
Yes
Free of legumes
No
Free of grass
Yes
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
160 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
2 - 4 cm
Sowing period
Early March until late May
Fertilization
Usually no fertilization required.
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.