The problems with weed control in-gamecover crops usually arise because the combination of several different crop species in the mixture, it can make it difficult to find herbicides that are safe to all the components. Weed pressure is also increased when cover crops are sown on the same piece of land for a number of years.
Wynnstay CC3 Cover Crop Mix
Newly added for 2016 in order to comply with the EFA regulations, oilseed radish will now be included to improve soil structures.
60% Forage Rye
15% White Mustard
10% Brown Mustard
10% Phacelia
5% Oilseed Radish
Newly added for 2016 in order to comply with the EFA regulations, oilseed radish will now be included to improve soil structures.
The mustards in this mixture will establish very quickly and give excellent ground cover to help suppress weeds.
It will suit the Catch Crop or Cover Crop option and there will be a biofumigant effect from the mustards if they are incorporated into the soil quickly.
If grown in the Cover Crop situation the white mustard is not frost hardy and, in most years, it will not make it through the winter.
For prices and additional information please call the seed office on 01939 210777.
Manufacturer | Wynnstay Seeds |
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Exclusive to us | Yes |