Advantages

Resistance Against Root Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne chitwoodi)

Name addition
Multi-resistant oil radish
  • Up to 90 % reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes in official tests (resistance level 2+) and effective reduction of  Corn Root Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne chitwoodi)
  • Multi-resistant - effective against various nematodes and diseases
  • CONTROL scores with fast inital plant development and suppression of potential host plants for nematodes and diseases
  • Deep and widely branched root system supports the ground structure and enhances its capillarity
  • Plant residues and root secretions form a valuable source of nutrition for bacteria, fungi and other soil benefitting organisms - reduction of soil borne pests
  • Especially suitable for crop rotation with sugar beets, potatoes and vegetables
Included in blends: viterra® POTATO, viterra® POTATO ÖKO

General description


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

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

Classification Bundessortenamt
Resistance against Heterodera schachtii
Resistance level 2
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
25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing depth
2 - 3 cm
Sowing period
July till early Sept. In vegetable growing from May - it takes 6 - 8 weeks of vegetation in order to get a reduction.
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.