CELVB

FODDER PLANTS / FODDER RADISHES

Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis L.

A variety of fertile, tall, very resistant to lodging forage radishes

The average height of the plants is 152 cm

The average duration of the vegetation period of plants from germination to full seed maturation lasts 95-105 days

The stems are strong and very resistant to lodging

Plants are not affected by diseases

The leaves of sprouting plants are large, so they suppress weeds very well

Ripe seeds keep well in the pods as they do not split open and the seeds do not fall out. This trait of the breed is rated as high as 9 points

The average seed yield is 2.0-2.9 t/ha

The seeds are large, the weight of 1000 of them is 9.26 g

The seeds of these fodder radishes can also be used for oil production

The average content of fat in the seeds is 37.3%, protein – 26.8%, erucic acid – 1.1%, glucosinolates – 19.2 µmol/g

Under different growing conditions than those found in these studies, cultivar parameters may differ from those given here.

SOWING RATE

Recommended seeding rate for seed production: 15-18 kg/ha, best to sow 12-15 cm apart

Recommended sowing rate for green fertilizer: 25-30 kg/ha