A relatively inexpensive and highly versatile cover crop either sown alone or as a companion to other species.
It is a fast growing and good weed suppressor.
Has bio fumigation properties but not to the same extent as brown mustard.
It is ideal for early cover and produces large quantities of biomass although killed off by frost later.
It an excellent scavenger of nitrogen.
Destroy before flowering to prevent self-seeding.
Some varieties are nematode resistant.
An eligible crop for inclusion in EFA catch and cover crop mixtures
| Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
| 12 - 17kg/ha | 10 & 25kg | Untreated |
Organic seed available
Technical Specifications
Popular as a green manure crop
About Your Countryside
Your Countryside is DLF's diverse range of species and specialist mixtures, including Game Cover, Environmental Stewardship, Root Crops and Cover Crops. If you are struggling to find something to suit your needs, please contact your local technical expert who will be able to assist and advise you on your specialist mixture.
Contact the forage team
Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:
Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk
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Cover Crops & Soil Health
Our range of cover crop mixtures have been specially formulated to help you achieve the best from your soil by protecting and improving soil fertility and health between cash crops.
Cover Crop Species
Our range of cover crop mixtures have been specially formulated to help you achieve the best from your soil by protecting and improving soil fertility and health between cash crops.