Passion
Mustard
Fast development and nematode resistant
Profile
PASSION is a fast-emerging cover crop variety resistant to beet cyst nematodes (Heterodera schachtii). Therefore, it is ideal for beet and vegetable crop rotations. PASSION has a low tendency to lodging and grows quickly in its early development. Thus, it develops a reliable and stable plant stand, suppressing weeds effectively.
- Suitable for later sowing dates
- Fast plant development & suppression of weeds
- Effective resistance against beet nematodes
Agronomic properties
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medium to strong |
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Early growth development
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Tends to
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low |
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very low to low |
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Lodging
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Vulnerabilities
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2025 and our own results.
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2025 and our own results.
Special characteristics
Very good effect of green manuring, grade 2 in susceptibility against H. schachtii
Sowing
18 - 20 kg/ha
Sowing date
beginning of August to beginning of September
Usage
Green manuring and nematode control