GroundHog™ Brand radish produces more root mass than oil seed radish or mustard's. This extra large root system allows GroungHog™ to pull nitrogen and nutrients deep within the soil and bring them back to the surface. According to University of Maryland soil scientist, Ray Weil, a radish cover crop will capture 150 to 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre before winter killing. Upon decomposition, the nitrogen up taken becomes available to the next cash crop. GroundHog™ Brand radish will scavenge other nutrients as well.
GroundHog™ Brand radish has 2-4 times the amount of roots as rye or rape. (at 10"-20") Upon decomposition, these roots leave large holes in the ground that improve water infiltration and soil aeration.
- Nitrogen Mining & Nutrient Scavenging
- Weed Suppression
- Aerates Ground and Alleviates Soil Compaction
- Promotes Water Infiltration
- Pilot Hole Root Penetration
- Reduction of Tillage & Chemical use
- May Provide Nematode Control
Groundhog Radish
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- Seed from August - September (earlier in the north and later in the south) at 10-12lbs per acre
- Broadcasted, or ¼" deep if drilled
- Aerial seeding into soybeans before leaf drop
- Apply 60 units of N for best root growth potential
- GroundHog™ doesn't like wet spots and will winter kill with temperatures in the teens
- GroundHog™ can be planted with other brassicas, clovers and grasses
- As with all brassica crops, GroundHog™ should be use in a rotation with other species