Oilseed Radish - Green manure [Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis]

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Oilseed Radish - Green manure [Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis]

Name: Oilseed Radish - Green manure [Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis]
Brand: Benjis seeds
Price: 4.50 EUR
Availability: InStock

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€75,00 EUR kg

Seeds

4700 Seeds (sufficient for 22 m²)

Quantity:

In stock

Large variety of varieties
Ancient, traditional, rare, wild, medicinal and cultivated plants

Estimated delivery times:

1-2 business days (Portugal)

3-4 business days (Europe)

7-8 business days (USA)

4-5 business days (All other world regions)

Open-pollinated and reproducible
Standard high germination rate

Regular quality controls
Sustainable paper packaging

The oil radish is an ancient annual oil, animal feed and green manure plant that originates from the warm regions of Egypt. This species was originally bred thousands of years ago to produce oil, which was used as food and lamp oil. Today, the very vigorous oil radish is grown not only for oil production but also as a fodder and foundation plant. Due to its nematode-reducing properties, large biomass and deep, strong roots, the species is particularly suitable for slightly compacted, poorly draining and humus-poor soils. The plants optimize water drainage and the water-holding capacity of the soil. Ideal as a cover crop to enrich the soil with nitrogen, shade it and at the same time improve the soil structure. Also for areas at risk of erosion on slopes and embankments. Highly resistant to the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne hapla.

General information
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Life cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 100 days
Plant height approx.: 100 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Weak eater
Water requirements: Low
Winter hardiness: Up to 0 °C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Loamy, sandy, humus

pH value: 5.5 to 7

Sowing and planting information
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 2-4 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 8-15 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Plant and row spacing: 10x15 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Potato
Unfavorable mixed culture: -

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Säe direkt von Januar bis Dezember ins Freiland.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly outdoors from March to September.

General
Sow directly in a wide spread and lightly chop the seeds into the soil. Seeds germinate at soil temperatures of 2 to 3 °C.
Oil radish prefers a sunny and warm location and has no special soil requirements. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
For fallow greening, cut the plant 30cm above the ground to encourage new growth from the leaf axils and thus create a dense stand again. To use oil radish as a fodder plant, you should wait for the pod stage after flowering, because then the bitter substance content is lowest. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil, we recommend additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock powder.

Type of propagation
It spreads via seeds.

Plant care
Regular watering causes faster growth.

Germination ability of seeds: 1-2 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis
English names: Oilseed radish
German names: Ölrettich
Portuguese names: Rábano de azeite, Óleo rabanete
Spanish names: Rábano aceite
French names: Radis oléagineux