VINEYARD COVER CROP MIXTURE WITH NATURAL NEMATODE PROTECTION

• NATURALLY FIGHTS NEMATODE
thanks to the rye in the mixture

• PRODUCES BIOMASS AND NITROGEN FOR THE VINEYARD
Thanks to vetch in the mixture

• STRUCTURES AND PROTECTS THE SOIL
Limits erosion

Mixture details

75% Gramineae 10% Brassicaceae 15% Fabaceae
Species Variety / Type % Weight No. kernels/m² at min density Frost sensitivity Benefits
Bristle Oat  AVENA STRIGOSA LATE 25% 98 -10 °C Produces biomass and develops rapidly, fast coverage, improves soil structure and traps carbon
Daikon Radish RAPHANUS SATIVUS DAIKON 10% 36 -7 °C Deep root to structure the soil. After destruction the roots will leave big holes in the soil for macro porosity.
Rye SECALE CEREALE MID EARLY 50% 149 -15 °C Cereal rye, to harvest green in spring for mid-early harvest.
Common Vetch VICIA SAT WINTER 15% 17 -12 °C Versatile legumes, fit for all soil and conditions, cover well the soil. Needs a tutor to avoid disease develpment

Sowing & Cultivation

Sowing period Mid August
Sowing rate 25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing depth 2 cm
Duration Annual

Ideal sowing is in spring or end of summer in 1 cm depth

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