SoilCover
The fast autumn catch crop
- Selected for low soil temperatures
- Ideal for use after late (maize) harvest.
- Fast-establishing, fast-developing.
- Efficient mineral and nutrient fixing in the soil.
- Deep-rooting, improves soil structure.
- Suitable as forage crop.
For optimal mineral fixation, SoilCover is an excellent choice. The crop develops particularly quickly, making it ideal for sowing after the maize harvest.
Variety Composition of SoilCover
The composition of SoilCover is based on experiences from Scandinavia, where rapid germination and establishment are important due to relatively low soil temperatures. Therefore, specific varieties of Westerwolds and Italian ryegrass were selected for SoilCover.
Composition
| Quantity | Species |
|---|---|
| 50% | Italian ryegrass |
| 50% | Westerwold ryegrass |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 20 - 25 kg/ha |
| Sowing period | sept. - dec. |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Organic matter production | 4 |
| Root penetration in soil | 3 |
| Great germination / land cover | 5 |
| Nematode resistance | 1 |
| Suitable for late sowing | 5 |
| Frost sensitive | 2 |