Viterra®
viterra® HÜLSENFRUCHTGEMENGE viterra® Cover crop blend

Green manure, Biogas- and fodder production, Humus formation, Protection against erosion, Nitrogen fixation, Mulch sowing, Pollinator attractiveness

Advantages

... the nitrogen supplier

  • Due to the symbiosis with nodule bacteria, large amounts of atmospheric nitrogen are bound and made available for plant growth.
  • Good weed suppression and intensive rooting performance due to the interaction of the components, especially the small-grained field bean AVALON roots deeply and improves the soil structure
  • Due to atmospheric nitrogen fixation, promotion of good soil structure and crumb formation beneficial for the following crop
  • Use: for fresh feeding as a high-quality protein fodder in late summer to autumn, for nitrogen generation in crop rotation or as a side-seed in oilseed rape
  • Optimal CO2 footprint
  • Also suitable for sites with low nitrogen availability

Blend details
Seeds %
11 % Small-seeded faba bean AVALON
32 % Spring forage pea RUBIN
57 % Common vetch ARGON
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
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
120 - 150 kg/ha
Sowing depth
3 - 5 cm
Sowing period
Juli bis Mitte August
Fertilization
Due to the high legume content, fertilisation is not necessary.
Crop protection
Usually there is no plant 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.