MAS4 COVER NITRO T
After grain maize
Biomass
Soil structure
Nitrogen
FOR AUTUMN / WINTER SOWING
• EXCELLENT NITROGEN PROVIDER
thanks to more than 90% of legumes in the mixture
• FAST SOIL COVER, EASY TO TO DESTROY
Chinese radish covers the soil quickly, species in the mixture tolerates early or late sowing and mechanical destruction.
• STRUCTURES THE SOIL
Crucifers in the mixture penetrates well the soil and improves water infiltration
Mixture details
| Species | % Weight | No. kernels/m² at min density | Frost sensitivity at maturity | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Pea | 50% | 16 | -10 °C | 'Protein type' pea with long vines with high forage yield. Very tolerant to lodging and folair diseases. Very performant associated with cereals. |
| Daikon Radish | 8% | 21 | -7 °C | Deep root to structure the soil. After destruction the roots will leave big holes in the soil for macro porosity. |
| Common Vetch | 42% | 33 | -12 °C | Versatile legumes, fit for all soil and conditions, cover well the soil. Needs a tutor to avoid disease develpment |
Nutrient gain for the next crop
| Cover crop biomass | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3t DM | 4t DM | 5t DM | |
| Nitrogen (kg/ha) | 60 | 84 | 96 |
| Phosphorus (kg/ha) | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| Potassium (kg/ha) | 140 | 195 | 235 |
| Carbon (t/ha) | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
Sowing & Cultivation
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Biomass
Soil structure
Nitrogen
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PROTECTS AND STRUCTURES YOUR SOIL
After silage maize
Biomass
Soil structure
Ideal sowing is between mid-September and end-October at 2cm depth. It can be sown together with 20 kg field beans.