Viterra®
viterra® HOCHWILD viterra® Cover crop blend

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

Advantages

... biennial game blend without crucifers

  • Tested in the hunting ground of the LJV Schleswig-Holstein
  • Suitable for game fields on land that is not used for agriculture
  • Field with resprouting clover species can be cupped to prevent weed infestation with sorrel.
  • Excellent wild grazing with tasty protein plants
  • Robust and hardy varieties ensure a long-lasting stand
  • The nectar- and pollen-rich species feed insects and thus benefit the entire flora and fauna.
  • Cultivation tip: If the seeds are scattered by hand, sand can be added, for example, to prevent segregation.

Blend details
Weight %
6 % Berseem clover
8 % Crimson clover
5 % Lucerne / Alfalfa
7 % Michelis Klee
6 % Red clover
31 % Winter forage pea
37 % Blue lupine
Free of crucifers
Yes
Free of legumes
No
Free of grass
Yes
Winter hardy
Yes

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
250 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 cm
Sowing period
March to end of July
Fertilization
With early sowing, the legume components provide additional nitrogen.
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.