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.
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.