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
 
Planting Tips
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
 
Tech Sheet
 
Cover Crop orders must be placed by Monday at 10am cst for Wednesday delivery, custom orders must be placed by prior Friday at 10am cst for Wednesday delivery.
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