Legume-free cover crop mixture designed for high N uptake

Profile

AquaPro was developed specifically for water protection areas. It is deticated to protect nutrients, especially nitrogen from leaching. Specific species produce much of biomass and thus contribute to weed suppression as well as erosion protection. Moreover, sunflower and phacelia are resource for pollen and nectar. 

  • Without legumes and cruciferous plants
  • High nitrogen uptake capacity
  • Tolerates dry conditions

Components

0% Legumes
0% Cruciferous
Niger, Phacelia, Linseed, Bristle oat, Sorghum, Sunflower

Seed shares (%)

0% Legumes
0% Cruciferous
Niger, Phacelia, Linseed, Bristle oat, Sorghum, Sunflower

Seed shares (%)

Sowing pattern

blank seed, mulch sowing, direct sowing, spreader device on tillage implement, scattered seed, drone
blank seed, mulch sowing, direct sowing, spreader device on tillage implement, scattered seed, drone

Crop rotations

Oilseed rape, Legumes, Sugar beet, Cereals, Maize
Oilseed rape, Legumes, Sugar beet, Cereals, Maize

Cultivation notes

Sowing rate 25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing time from middle of July to end of August
Usage Cover crop, green fertilization, summer intercrop, winter intercrop, early sowing
Sowing rate 25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing time from middle of July to end of August
Usage Cover crop, green fertilization, summer intercrop, winter intercrop, early sowing

All information, recommendations and representations contained herein are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee of completeness or accuracy. We cannot guarantee that the properties described are repeatable. All information is provided as an aid to decision-making. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG will not be held liable for any damage or claims for damages resulting from the use of the variety specified in this description. Mixtures may vary if individual varieties are not available. Status 12/2024. Subject to change without prior notice.