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Catch crops
BENTO Oil radish
Advantages
Reduction of Corky Ringspot in potatoes
Name addition
Oil radish
- BENTO interrupts the transmission of the Tobacco Rattle Virus carried by Trichodorus nematodes
- Strong initial development for effective weed suppression by deprivation of light, water and nutrients
- High input of organic matter as an additional contribution to the humus formation
- Ideal protection against wind- and water erosion and improvement of the soil structure by intensive root penetration of the soil
- Particularly suitable as a cover crop before potatoes
General description
General description
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---- = very low resistance/early/short, ++++ = very high resistance/late/long
Classification Bundessortenamt
Initial mass formation
Tendency to flower
Stiffness
Agronomic features
Weed suppression
Protection against erosion
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
Humus formation
Cold- and frost resistance
Drought tolerance
Type of root
Tap root
Rooting depth
180 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
18 – 25 kg/ha
Sowing depth
2 - 3 cm
Sowing period
Middle of July until middle of August - depending on location!
Fertilization
40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection
Usually there is no plant protection required.
Sowing method
In order to gain a fast and even development of the oil radish plants, drilling after careful soil preparation is recommended.
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.