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Improve and protect your soil Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops

Green Manure Blends SAATEN UNION are the market leaders in Europe for catch and cover crops and a leading specialist in biological control of nematodes and soil borne diseases. Since 2013 Elsoms have been working closely with SAATEN UNION to make their wealth of specialist varieties and information available to UK farmers and growers. Oil radish and black oat Viterra INTENSIV mix Soil nutrients Improve the content and management of nutrients Nutrient levels can be increased and released for the next crop Soil structure Vigorous, extensive and deep rooting habits improve the structure and quality of the soil Reduce compaction and allow freer movement of water and air through the soil Soil health Reduce pests and diseases such as Rhizoctonia, beet cyst nematode, root lesion nematode etc Prevent the build-up of diseases such as Take All and Club Root Water management Reduce soil moisture loss Water holding capacity can be considerably improved as a result of an increase in humus content that will improve the rate at which soil drains Reduced risk of soil erosion Strong root structure and good ground cover can significantly reduce the risk of soil erosion Weed control Suppress weeds and volunteers by smothering them with their dense canopies and vigorous growth Companion cropping can reduce the requirement for herbicides Bees and insects Plentiful source of late fodder for bees and other beneficial insects Biomass Provide an increase of organic matter to the soil Potential for biomass to be used as a feed for livestock and anaerobic digesters Greening Help a grower comply with their EFA requirements Please check cropping with your agronomist 02 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops Image: Saia Oat, Phacelia, Mustard Elsoms trial grounds, 5 weeks after drilling. www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 03

INTENSIV Viterra Mixes Recovery mix for intensive and potato crop rotations Black oat PRATEX Multi resistant oil radish DEFENDER Description Constituents Sowing Period Sowing Rate Green Manure Blends High performing multipurpose mixture for intensive crop rotations Multi resistant oil radish and black oat April to September typically July to early September 25-50kg/ha depending on role of crop Concept Combines soil benefits of DEFENDER multi resistant oil radish and PRATEX black oat Suitable for Greening Combined root system of the oil radish and the black oat have an impressive stabilising effect on soil structure Provides excellent ground cover, weed suppression and provides a good biomass yield to improve soil organic matter Seed rate of 50kg/ha if soil health is a key objective Seed rate of 25kg/ha for soil structure and ground cover Sugar beet, potatoes and intensive crops Does not currently comply with greening regulations Oil Radish DEFENDER Multi resistant Up to 90% BCN reduction Deep and fine root system Beet cyst nematode LOW HIGH Columbian root knot nematode LOW HIGH Meloidogyne hapla LOW HIGH Ditylenchus dipsaci LOW HIGH Rhizoctonia LOW HIGH Club root LOW HIGH April to end of August 25-30 kg/ha Good soil preparation for an even field emergence 2-4 cm P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. Black Oat PRATEX Reduction of root lesion nematodes Very fast early development High production of organic matter After cereal harvest: July to September Green manure: 25-50 kg/ha nematode control 80-120 kg/ha Low seed placement in reconsolidated soil 2-4 cm P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. 04 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 05

UNIVERSAL Viterra Mixes Green manure no cruficers ANGELIA, black oat PRATEX Black oat PRATEX, phacelia ANGELIA Ideal for OSR rotations Egyptian clover Description Constituents Sowing Period Sowing Rate Crucifer free, green manure crop ideal for OSR rotations Phacelia, black oat, berseem clover April to September typically July to early September 25kg/ha Green Manure Blends Concept Rapidly establishing vigorous crop with good drought tolerance that stabilises the soil, suppresses weeds and improves soil organic matter content Suitable for Greening When planted in early summer it can help retain the soil moisture Black oat provides excellent root development and high biomass Also can have a beneficial effect on free living nematodes Phacelia provides dense ground cover resulting in weed suppression Late sown cereals, spring sown crops, summer cover crops May comply with greening regulations check regulations at time of sowing Phacelia ANGELIA Thin stems for good soil tillage Fast early development Good weed suppression Beet cyst nematode LOW HIGH Club root LOW HIGH April to September 10-20 kg/ha Fine crumbling, reconsolidated soil 2 cm P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. Black Oat PRATEX Reduction of root lesion nematodes Very fast early development High production of organic matter After cereal harvest: July to September Green manure: 25-50 kg/ha nematode control 80-120 kg/ha Low seed placement in reconsolidated soil 2-4 cm P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. 06 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 07

WICKROGGEN Viterra Mixes Population Rye MATADOR Trusted population variety with fast and vigorous establishment Flexible use for grain, whole plant silage and cover crop in rotations with maize Protects soil from erosion, improves the humus balance Winter hardy whole crop blend Winter rye Matador Winter vetch Ideal for late sowing Description Constituents Sowing Period Sowing Rate Winter hardy whole crop silage mix Matador winter rye and winter vetch September to early November 50-100kg/ha depending on role of crop Concept Matador has a robust and aggressive growth habit that provides rapid establishment, extensive rooting structure and potentially high biomass yield Winter vetch improves soil fertility and enhances the performance of Matador Also is nitrogen fixing so will provide N for the following crop Provides good ground cover Suitable for Greening Maize, spring cereals and sugar beet Green Manure Blends May comply with greening regulations - check regulations in force at time of sowing Recommendation Late sowing, mulch sowing Ear emergence EARLY LATE Maturity EARLY LATE Yield structure Ears/m 2 LOW HIGH TGW LOW HIGH Grains/ear LOW HIGH Hagberg / Falling number LOW HIGH Raw protein content LOW HIGH Seed rate Plant height Dry and poor soils: 15th September to end of October Better soils: 20th September to beginning of November Locally adapted Medium Lodging resistance LOW HIGH Plant growth regulator Locally adapted Disease resistance Mildew LOW HIGH Rhynchosporium LOW HIGH Brown rust LOW HIGH Ergot LOW HIGH Fungicides for intensive Normal disease pressure combination product in EC 39-49 cultivation P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. 08 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 09

NITROGEN Viterra Mixes Rapid establishment, very competitive Nitrogen fixing Versatile mixture multiple uses Green Manure Blends Overview A versatile mixture which can provide over winter cover for green manure or forage production Hardy green mixture, nitrogen fixing with possible utilisation for livestock A clever combination of nitrogen fixing crops which have a positive effect on plant growth and soil life Description Constituents Sowing Period Sowing Rate Hardy green mixture with potential for forage use Italian ryegrass, red clover, winter vetch, winter pea September to October 30-50kg/ha depending on role of crop Concept Mixture has a positive effect on following crop growth Clear benefits to soil structure, and aids in the prevention of leaching Excellent over winter cover Winter pea adds valuable protein if using as feed Showing excellent promise in early blackgrass trial work Ryegrass creates extensive winter cover and is very aggressive against weeds Winter vetch and winter forage pea are valuable protein components when feeding Excellent at promoting wildlife especially attractive to pollinators Very effective protection against soil erosion and leaching of valuable resources Suitable for Maize, cereals, oilseed rape and beet rotations 10 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 11

CONTRA Oil Radish Impressive multi resistant variety Long vegetative growth Deep/intensive roots Up to 90% BCN reduction Description Sowing Period Sowing Rate High performing multi resistant oil radish April to end of August 25-30kg/ha depending on role of crop Concept Excellent properties in countering soil borne pests and diseases with a late flowering habit Provides the benefits of classic oil radish varieties as they are extremely deep rooted in terms of improving soil structure and stability Ability to improve soil organic matter content Suitable for St.386 DL = 59Z 187,33 mm Format 90 mm rund x = 93,67-2 y = 0-1 VZ = 94,71 % Cyrel Sugar beet: Level one BCN control Potatoes, carrots, peas and bulbs: can have a positive effect on a range of pest and diseases such as tobacco rattle virus, rhizoctonia and pythium Highest BCN 1 Nematodes resistance level Beet Ø 90 mm HKS 17 HKS 57 Schwarz Cyst Multi resistant Up to 90% BCN reduction Reduction of Columbian root knot nematode, M. hapla, M. incognita and M. javanica Beet cyst nematode LOW HIGH Meloidogyne hapla LOW HIGH Ditylenchus dipsaci LOW HIGH Rhizoctonia LOW HIGH Club root LOW HIGH April to end of August 25-30 kg/ha Good soil preparation for an evenly field emergence 2-4 cm P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. 12 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 13

Catch and Cover Crops Decision Tree Bespoke mixtures available on request. Minimum of 1 tonne order. Primary reason for growing catch and cover crops Type of Crop Variety / Mix Seed Rate Approx. Price Range Description Notes Improve soil health Combat soil born pests and diseases Multiresistant Oil Radish CONTRA 25kg/ha Black Oat PRATEX 100-125kg/ha Black Oat / Oil Radish INTENSIV 30-50kg/ha BCN Level 1 reduction and very effective against a wide range of pests and diseases excellent effect on soil structure will benefit a wide range of high value crops. Impressive effect on free living nematodes very popular with carrot and potato growers rapidly establishing high biomass yields ideal mulch crop. Ideal for intensive root crop rotations proven and popular mixture in sugar beet and potato rotations. Long thin fibrous root structure delivers consistent high performance and is easily broken down Ideally needs 8 weeks to be fully effective may survive winter consider suitability if OSR in rotation. Very frost susceptible ideal mulch crop a cereal so greater flexibility in rotation. Full seed rate needed if primary aim is to improve soil health. Classic Oil Radish AKIRO 10-25kg/ha dependant on objectives Rapidly establishing deep rooted great ground cover. Will regrow if topped to 10-15cm could use lower seed rate of 18kgs/ha to reduce costs depending on circumstances. Improve soil structure Phacelia / Flax / Persian Clover / Egyptian Clover RAPS 15kg/ha Crucifer free blend. Clovers support nutrients at poorer locations. Deep intensive root penetration. EFA compliant. Multiresistant Oil Radish CONTRA 18-25kg/ha As above but benefits on soil health of a Level 1 multiresistant oil radish. Black Oat / Oil Radish INTENSIV 25-50kg/ha - As above with added benefit of black oats. Classic Mustard ALBATROS 15-25kg/ha Rapidly establishing impressive ground cover cheap. Frost tolerant. Excellent for beneficials. Ideal for cereal and brassica rotations. Expensive if multiresistance not needed slower flowering than Akiro so can be left for longer could use lower seed rate of 18kg as with Akiro if not targeting soil health. Black oats provide excellent mulch crop potential could use half seed rate if not targeting soil health. Care required to not prejudice following crops in the rotation crop has shortest life before requiring removal of those in the portfolio. Phacelia ANGELIA 8-12kg/ha Rapidly establishing impressive ground cover thinner stemmed variety to improve speed of breakdown. Ideal for brassica rotations - excellent for promoting beneficial insects. Italian Ryegrass / Red Clover / Winter Vetch / Winter Pea NITROGEN 30.50kg/ha Versatile mixture, multiple uses. Nitrogen fixing. Ideal intensive root crop rotations. Excellent ground cover. Frost tolerant. Potential for forage use. Aids in the prevention of leaching. Ideal brassica rotations. Bespoke mixtures are available. Minimum of 1 tonne order. Black Oat PRATEX 50-125kg/ha - Seed rate can be varied depending on circumstances. Rapidly establishing fast growing cereal with added soil health benefits. Very susceptible to frost ideal mulch crop ideal for brassica rotations. Rapidly establish ground cover Forage Rye GENERATOR 100-180kg/ha Winter hardy variety. Very rapidly establishing and fast growing crop producing a tall crop with an excellent biomass yield. Primary use is for high biomass production. Suppress weeds Reduce soil erosion Black Oat / Phacelia / Clover UNIVERSAL 25kg/ha Combines the impressive ground cover of Phacelia with the rapid establishment and high biomass of black oats with the soil fertility improvement qualities of clover. An excellent mixture simple and effective ideal for brassica rotations. Black Oat / Oil Radish INTENSIV 25-50kg/ha - Ideal for intensive root crop rotations proven and popular mixture in sugar beet and potato rotations. Black oats provide excellent mulch crop potential could use half seed rate if not targeting soil health. Black Oat / Triticale / Rye GRANOPUR 100-125kg/ha Ideal whole crop cereal mixture combining benefits of black oats with the biomass yield of rye and triticale. Can be planted late summer / early autumn and used as a mulch crop in rotations primary use is for high biomass production ideal for brassica rotations. Winter Rye / Vetch WICKROGGEN 50-100kg/ha - Winter hardy whole crop mixture with added solid fertility benefits of vetch. Ideal for autumn/ winter ground cover to be incorporated in early spring alternatively grow through to full whole crop harvest in early summer. Classic Oil Radish AKIRO 10-25kg/ha Rapidly establishing deep rooted great ground cover. Simple and effective ideal following maize. Forage Rye GENERATOR 125-180kg/ha Very rapidly establishing and fast growing crop producing a tall crop with an excellent biomass yield. Winter hardy variety harvest early summer. High biomass production (Animal feed or energy production) Black Oat PRATEX 50-125kg/ha - Black Oat / Triticale / Rye GRANOPUR 100-125kg/ha Seed rate can be varied depending on circumstances. Rapidly establishing fast growing cereal with added soil health benefits. Ideal whole crop cereal mixture combining benefits of black oats with the biomass yield of rye and triticale. Can be planted late summer / early autumn and used as a mulch crop in rotations. Can be planted late summer / early autumn and used as a mulch crop in rotations. Winter Rye / Vetch WICKROGGEN 100-120kg/ha - Winter hardy whole crop mixture with added solid fertility benefits of vetch. Ideal for autumn/ winter ground cover to be incorporated in early spring alternatively grow through to full whole crop harvest in early summer. 14 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 15

AKIRO Oil Radish ALBATROS White Mustard Suppresses weeds and improves soil structure Establishes and develops rapidly Very effective classic type Excellent weed suppression Establishes rapidly, deep root structure Good erosion control Beet cyst nematode LOW HIGH Meloidogyne hapla LOW HIGH Ditylenchus dipsaci LOW HIGH Rhizoctonia LOW HIGH April to early September 18-25 kg/ha Slight preparation of the upper soil is sufficient 2-4 cm Concept Rapid establishment, so suited for the short gaps typically present in UK crop rotation systems Highly effective green manure that provides a cost effective solution to retaining and improving soil quality and fertility Suppresses weeds and improves water management Establishes a broad, dense canopy which preserves soil moisture, prevents erosion and suppresses weeds and grasses Deep roots open up the subsoil for succeeding crops as well as improving the performance of subsequent cultivations The organic matter produced by the root network enhances soil structure and enriches soil organic matter content Reduces nutrient losses due to leaching and protects ground water quality Concept Classic, fast growing white mustard that has been widely and successfully used by farmers for many years as a short term economic, green manure crop ALBATROS establishes and grows rapidly, providing excellent ground cover and weed suppression Has excellent drought tolerance and can be drilled through to late September making it an ideal short term green manure crop following cereals Has an intensive and far reaching root system that builds a solid soil structure rich in organic matter Produces large amounts of vegetative growth which can either be directly incorporated into the soil or used as a mulch crop Albatros can perform a highly effective role in protecting soil against erosion and retaining nitrogen reserves Ditylenchus dipsaci LOW HIGH Rhizoctonia LOW HIGH Club root LOW HIGH After cereal harvest: July to September 15-20 kg/ha Slight preparation of the upper soil is sufficient 1-2 cm P. H. PETERSEN Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH & Co KG P. H. PETERSEN Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH & Co KG Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. 16 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 17

ANGELIA Phacelia PRATEX Black Oat Ideal for OSR rotations Ideal for arable and root crop rotation Rapid establishment and growth Impressive all round qualities Thin stemmed variety Rapid early establishment Beet cyst nematode LOW HIGH Club root LOW HIGH Concept True break crop so prevents build-up of diseases Ideal for weed suppression Rapidly establishing so performs an excellent role in reducing soil erosion and improving soil structure Provides good ground cover Thin stemmed so easily breaks down once incorporated into the soil Concept An ideal cover crop for rotations containing oilseed rape or root crops Improves soil health and reduces soil erosion Produces good yields of biomass for silage and for anaerobic digesters Improves the management of lesion nematodes and tobacco rattle virus without any rotational compromises April to September After cereal harvest: July to September 10-20 kg/ha Green manure: 25-50 kg/ha nematode control 80-120 kg/ha Fine crumbling, reconsolidated soil Low seed placement in reconsolidated soil 2 cm 2-4 cm P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH, Germany Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. Source: The rating is related to the results of official variety testings and own practical experience in different countries. 18 Green Manure, Catch and Cover Crops www.elsoms.com Telephone: 01775 715000 19

CONTRA Multi Resistant Oil Radish Level 1 BCN control Late flowering extended vegetative growth Deep and intensive rooting system Wide sowing window Rapid establishment Reduces soil erosion Excellent weed suppression Strong biofumigant properties Easy to manage Nematode multi resistance Disease multi resistance Designed by www.optimadesign.co.uk A Step Forward in Variety Performance Highest BCN 1 Nematodes resistance level Beet Cyst Contact us Kevin Tregunna Mobile: 07881 804442 email: kevin@countrysideseeds.com Elsoms Seeds Ltd, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1QG t +44 (0)1775 715000 f +44 (0)1775 715001 www.elsoms.com