Yellow Mustard - Green manure

gr11 (Sinapis alba)

Annual green manure plant. It develops quickly, covers the soil fast and penetrates the topsoil intensively. Favorable if not too many cruciferous plants are grown. Also suitable for making mustard.

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Variety-specific characteristics

Seed rate 200-300 g/100m²
Height 80-120 cm
Lifespan annual
Components Variety ANDROMEDA
Beemeadow yes
Hardy no
Sinapis alba
Nutrient requirements manuring not necessary
Sowing depth 1-3 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.