White mustard for catch crop seeds 25kg

White mustard for catch crop 25kg

Main advantages:

• protects against water and wind erosion
• provides the soil with organic substances, improves fertility
• acts as a break crop in cereal monocultures, reducing disease and pest compensation
• reduces water loss caused by evaporation
• limits weed infestation

The use of diverse plant species as catch crops is an essential element of sustainable and effective soil management in agriculture. White mustard is a very valuable plant used as a stubble catch crop. It is characterised by rapid emergence and large increases in green mass. It has the ability to extract mineral nutrients from deeper soil layers, especially nitrogen. Plant residues, along with roots, decompose and provide organic matter to the soil, which increases its fertility. 

The growth of white mustard as a catch crop can effectively suppress weed growth, limiting their competition for nutrients and space. White mustard also releases chemical compounds that can repel some pests and inhibit the development of certain diseases, contributing to the protection of the subsequent crop. Its use as a catch crop brings numerous benefits, both for the soil and the environment, as well as for the farmer.

The green mass is used after a period of 50 to 70 days from sowing. Well-developed white mustard that is ploughed in can serve as a green fertiliser, replacing about 20 tonnes of manure.

Sowing rate: 20-25 kg/ha (for catch crop)