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Tillage Radish

Brassica
(Raphanus sativus)

A competitive and fast growing brassica crop with a deep tap root and a strong rooting system. It's useful in greencover where it holds N whilst outcompeting weeds and improving soil structure by pushing through compacted soils.

Uses

Green cover, soil improver

Sowing Rate

3kgs/acre

Persistence

Annual

Sowing Period

April to August

Yield Potential

n/a

Management

Time in the ground in essential and earlier sowing will promote greater root development. Should be avoided if there are other brassicas in the rotation due to the risk of clubroot.

Additional Info

Will extract nutrients from deep within the soil whilst improving the movement of water and air throughout the profile.

You can buy Tillage Radish or in the following Mixtures:

Tillage Radish

It is fast growing and offers good ground cover combined with excellent N holding ability. The attractive flowers are often covered with bees and other insects. Scheme: SW6
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