The cover crop mix for potato crop rotations

Profile

SolaRigol is a balanced mix specially adjusted for potato cultivation, which shades the ground well, ensures intensive root penetration and increases biodiversity. The soil structure is perfectly prepared for ridge culture and erosion within the ridges can be reduced. Additionally, blue lupines reduce infestations of tobacco rattle virus in potato better than any other species.

  • Reduces disease susceptibility in potato crop rotations
  • Soil fertility enhancing
  • Ensures rapid root penetration of the potato

Components

39% Legumes
0% Cruciferous
Niger, Linseed, Squarrose clover, Egyptian clover, Bristle oat, Blue lupin, Common vetch, Serradella, Field pea

Seed shares (%)

39% Legumes
0% Cruciferous
Niger, Linseed, Squarrose clover, Egyptian clover, Bristle oat, Blue lupin, Common vetch, Serradella, Field pea

Seed shares (%)

Sowing pattern

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

Crop rotations

Potatoes, Oilseed rape, Cereals, Maize, Sugar beet
Potatoes, Oilseed rape, Cereals, Maize, Sugar beet

Cultivation notes

Sowing rate 55 - 60 kg/ha
Sowing time from middle of July to middle of August
Usage Cover crop, summer intercrop, normal sowing time, N-Potential: approx. 80 kg/ha
Sowing rate 55 - 60 kg/ha
Sowing time from middle of July to middle of August
Usage Cover crop, summer intercrop, normal sowing time, N-Potential: approx. 80 kg/ha

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.