Cover crops and catch crops

PLANTE COMPAGNE COLZA 6

Companion crops

A combination of Alexandria clover and fenugreek suitable for rotations with legumes susceptible to aphanomyces (peas, lentils, etc.).

Fonctionnal benefits

  • Very easy to sow
  • Limits weediness and disturbs insects
  • Pulses are not hosts to aphanomyces
  • A very complementary combination to faba beans

BENEFITS IN DETAIL

Effect on insects

The rapid establishment of TABOR single-cut Alexandria clover and fenugreek enables rapid biomass production in the autumn.
The complementary nature of these 2 legumes effectively limits the development of weeds and actively disturbs rape insects.

Easy to sow

Plante-Compagne COLZA N°6 is made up of species and varieties with a low TGW. This mixture can be used whatever the type of sowing (1 or 2 passes) and the seeder chosen (conventional, double weft, micro-granulator, etc.).

No risk of aphanomyces

Plante-Compagne COLZA N°6 is strongly recommended for plots where legumes susceptible to aphanomyces are grown in rotation: peas, lentils, etc.
The varieties and species that make up this mix are not hosts to aphanomyces and therefore limit the multiplication of the inoculum of this fungus.

A highly complementary combination with faba beans

The complementary nature of the species and varieties that make up Plante-Compagne COLZA N°6 (plant habit, root system, etc.) enhances the action of the faba bean, thus improving the success of the oilseed rape.
 

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Non-contractual document. The information contained in this document is given for guidance only and may vary according to soil and climate conditions. 
The varieties included in the mix may vary according to availability.