GroundHog Radish

$97.43
In stock
SKU
9RAGHR
Compaction Buster | Nitrogen Scavenger | 50 lb. Bag
Weight: 50.000000

GroundHog brand cover crop radish produces a significant root mass. This extra large root system allows GroungHog to pull nitrogen and other nutrients from deep within the soil and bring them back to the surface. Upon decomposition, these roots leave large channels in the soil that improve water infiltration and soil aeration. Tests have shown that cover crop radish can scavenge over 150 lbs of nitrogen per acre. The scavenged nitrogen becomes available to the next cash crop or increases soil organic matter.

Seed from early August to September (earlier in the north and later in the south) at 10-12lbs per acre or at 3-5 lbs per acre when mixed with legumes and/or grasses. Sow ¼-3/4 inch deep. Aerial seed into soybeans before leaf drop (~ ½ leaves yellow) and into corn when the corn is dried up to the ear (for ~50% of sunlight to reach ground between the rows). Apply 60 units of N or manure for best root growth potential.

GroundHog works very well in mixes with Crimson Clover, Austrian Winter Peas, Annual Ryegrass, Turnips, and many other cover crop species. GroundHog will winterkill with temperatures in the teens. Do not use in rotation with brassica crops.

 

NOTABLE BENEFITS:

• Scavenges nutrients

• Reduces soil compaction

• Promotes water infiltration

• Increases earthworm activity

• Improves soil biology 

• Suppresses Weeds

• May reduce use of chemicals and tillage

• Roots can reach as far as 30" deep

• True variety that exhibits consistent performance year after year

               

 

 

AVAILABLE WITH PINNACLE QUICKSTART COATING!

 

 Expect the following from Pinnacle Quickstart:

• Increases seed & seedling survival

• Establishes a microenvironment for stimulating vigorous growth in young seedlings

• Achieves better seed to soil contact to aid germination

• Hygroscopic nature of the coating pulls & holds moisture to the seed, aiding germination

• Encapsulates each seed in a carefully formulated mix of minerals & selected nutrients

• Specifically formulated micronutrient package of Fe, Mg, & Zn

• Coating disguises seed for less bird predation

• Colorant on the seed improves monitoring of area seeded & seeding rate

• Increases stand & survival under adverse conditions

• Added weight from coating material:

     • Makes seed larger & easier to handle & distribute evenly

     • Less puddling of seed – seed stays put in over-watering conditions

     • Penetrates stubble or thatch for better seed to soil contact

     • Increases spread width up to 40%

 

Get better, more consistent stands with Pinnacle QuickStart. 

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