Solana - Green manure
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High biological nitrogen fixation with adjusted biomass production ahead of potato crops, deep soil loosening through daikon radish and blue lupins, with bristle oats for keeping down nematodes.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Seed rate | 500-600 g/100m² |
|---|---|
| Height | 40-200 cm |
| Lifespan | annual |
| Components | Summer vetch, bristle oats, lupin, egyptian clover, sunflower, Daikon radish |
| Hardy | no |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Sowing depth | 2 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.