Nematode radishes work as a soil fumigant to fight various nematodes – like sugar beet cyst nematode and Columbia root-knot nematode populations.
Seeding Rate (lbs. / acre)
- Planted alone: 12-15
- In a mix: 5-10 (depending on your maintenance program)
– Planting depth: 1/4”–1/3”
– Approximate seeds/lb: 35,000
– Days to germination: 4–6
Nematode Radish Benefits & Info
Cisco Seeds handles 2 varieties:
Doublemax is a late flowering, nematode-reducing radish. It has class 1 resistance to sugar beet cyst nematodes (90% reduction) and Columbia root-knot nematodes (95% effective).
Doublemax also can reduce stubby root nematode populations. When chopped and incorporated into the soil (while green), Doublemax and other nematode radishes work as a natural soil fumigant.
- Perfect in rotations with sugar beets, potatoes, carrots, and other vegetables
- Long slender taproot helps reduce soil compaction
- A green manure crop capable of producing large amounts of biomass quickly, aiding in weed suppression
Control is a medium-maturing oilseed-type radish that reduces both sugar beet cyst nematode (SBCN) up to 90% and Columbia root-knot nematode populations (95% control). When worked into the soil, it acts like a bio-fumigant.
- Control stimulates SBCN cysts to develop but prevents them from completing their life cycle. This results in a dramatic decrease in the nematode population
- The fibrous root system captures and recycles nutrients, improving soil structure and aeration
- Effective control demands higher seeding rates (25 lbs./A) compared to daikon types
A popular cover crop mix featuring nematode radish:
- 8 pounds – Doublemax Radish
- 8 pounds – Peredovik Sunflower
- 7 pounds – Black Oats
- 3 pounds – Hairy Vetch
Two Useful Videos for Calibrating Your Seeder for Cover Crop Mixes
Dustin Johnson – Valmar Airbox on a tillage tool
Grain Drill Calibration – UK Forages – this video will be at the bottom of the page
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