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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.

Sources8

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.

Cholgo

Active

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

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
5 records

Pina

Active

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

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
4 records

Respect

Active

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

DE NL
6 records

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

DE NL
6 records

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

Andreas Gertz

DE
5 records

Tornedo

Active

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

E.G.P. Lamers c/o J.Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V.

DE
4 records

Kontur

Terminated

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

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen

DE
4 records

NWS1

Active

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

Plant Research (NZ) Ltd (NZ)

FR
3 records

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

Lammers Seed Options B.V.

DE
4 records

Reform

Active

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

Dr. Hans Baukloh in Fa. KWS SAAT SE

DE
6 records

Rara

Active

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

J. Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V. Herrn P.J.H.G. Packbier

DE
4 records

Ultimo

Protection expired

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

PETERSEN| Asmus Soeren Petersen in Fa. P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH & Co KG / BAECKER| Paul Baecker

DE NL
4 records

Caruso

Active

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

PHP PETERSEN

DE
4 records

Radar

Withdrawn

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

J. Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V.

DE NL
4 records

Lato

Active

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

Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.

PL
2 records

Rolsema

Active

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

PRZEDSIęBIORSTWO NASIENNE "ROLNAS" SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Jamno

Active

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

Rafał Markiewicz

PL
3 records

Rolterra

Active

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

PRZEDSIęBIORSTWO NASIENNE "ROLNAS" SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Varan

Active

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

RAGT 2n, FR

DE FR
2 records

Nil

Active

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

Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.

PL
2 records

Clovis

Terminated

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

Ringot (FR)

FR
2 records

Predator

Withdrawn

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

RAGT 2n, FR

DE FR
2 records

Wiktor

Active

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

Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.

PL
2 records

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

Plant Research (NZ) Ltd (NZ)

FR
2 records