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Oilseed Radish as Green Manure

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers.

Oilseed radish is valued as a green manure crop for its powerful taproot system, acting as a 'biological plow,' and its high rate of biomass accumulation over a 45–50 day growing period.

In the reference 59 varieties crop Oil radish, where this is mentioned in the description.

Oilseed radish effectively loosens and drains compacted clay soils due to its deep root system, which does not form tubers. The crop surpasses many other green manures in growth rate and the volume of above-ground and below-ground biomass accumulation, while remaining resistant to frosts down to –3...–4°C.

The phytosanitary properties of the crop are provided by the content of essential oils, which contributes to the suppression of soil nematodes, pathogens of late blight (Phytophthora), and the active inhibition of weeds, including couch grass (Elymus repens). Compared to other cruciferous crops, oilseed radish shows increased resistance to clubroot.

When used in crop rotation, one should consider the crop's membership in the Brassicaceae family and avoid sowing it after or before related species due to the accumulation of common diseases and pests. The crop is optimal for post-harvest and post-mowing plantings as an intermediate link.

General information about the subject — on the page Green manures.

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Varieties of Oil radish mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Siletta Nova

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

AT CZ DE DK HU NL +1
16 records

Adagio

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

BE CZ DE NL PL
12 records

Resal

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Van der Have B.V.

AT DE IT NL PL
8 records

Brutus

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

MATTON CLOVIS

BE DE
8 records

Final

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Joordens Zaadhandel (NL)

DE HR NL SI
10 records

Contra

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

BE DE NL
13 records

Diabolo

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

VANDIJKE SEMP

BE DE FR NL
9 records

Reset

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Euro Grass B.V.

DE NL UA
10 records

Rufus

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

THEODOR RUDLOFF

AT DE LT LV
8 records

Adios

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

J. JOORDENS' ZAADHANDEL

DE FR NL
11 records

Compass

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

DE
8 records

Terranova

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Lammers

DE NL
8 records

Radetzky

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Lammers Seed Options B.V.

DE NL
9 records

Trident

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

LAMMERS SEED OPTIONS

DE
7 records

Dracula

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Lammers Seed Options B.V.

DE NL
7 records

Anaconda

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

J. JOORDENS' ZAADHANDEL

DE NL
8 records

Reaktion KWS

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

KWS, D

DE
7 records

Informer

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

P.H PETERSEN

DE UA
5 records

Jorba

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

VANDINTER SEMO B.V.

DE FR NL
7 records

Maximus

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE DE NL
5 records

Remonta

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Dr. Hans Baukloh in Fa. KWS SAAT SE

CZ DE NL
7 records

Comet

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

DE NL
8 records

Defender

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

DE
6 records

Arminta

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

RAGT 2n

DE NL
7 records