Florida Broadleaf Mustard (Shield)

    Description

    Mustard produces significantly more glucosinolates than other brassicas, which biofumigates the soil during decomposition, proving to be toxic to many soil pathogens and pests. If this is your goal than another mustard species should be utilized, since this cultivar isn't as suited for this purpose. Growing mustard in a potato rotation was observed to increase tuber quality and yields similar to that of chemically fumigated fields. Other documented effects of having mustard in your rotation is suppressing potato early dying and reduced root rot in pea rotations. Some customers are concerned that these mustards are difficult to control like their wild cousins but actually they can be easily terminated with many commonly utilized herbicides. Mustard forage is known for its ability to be utilized as a natural dewormer in grazing systems.

    Florida Broadleaf Mustard (Shield)

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      Seeding Rate: 6-8 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Mustard produces significantly more glucosinolates than other brassicas, which biofumigates the soil during decomposition, proving to be toxic to many soil pathogens and pests. If this is your goal than another mustard species should be utilized, since this cultivar isn't as suited for this purpose. Growing mustard in a potato rotation was observed to increase tuber quality and yields similar to that of chemically fumigated fields. Other documented effects of having mustard in your rotation is suppressing potato early dying and reduced root rot in pea rotations. Some customers are concerned that these mustards are difficult to control like their wild cousins but actually they can be easily terminated with many commonly utilized herbicides. Mustard forage is known for its ability to be utilized as a natural dewormer in grazing systems.

        When is the right time to plant?

        Florida Broadleaf Mustard (Shield) has a minimum germination temp of 40 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential None
        Seeds/lb 100,000
        C/N at Maturity Low
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Medium Taproot
        Cold Kill 25 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 2 - 4.5 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity 75-95 days
        Lasting Residue Poor
        Palatability Good
        Hay Harvest Fair
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Fair
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Very Good
        Crimp Kill Moderate

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/4 - 3/4"
        Min Germ Temp 40 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 6-8 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 10-15 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Good
        Drought Very Good
        Shade Fair
        Wet Soil Fair
        Low Fertility Good
        Low pH Soil Good
        High pH Salinity Fair
        High pH Calcareous Good

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