Linus

Location:

all types of soil

Planting material preparation:

it is recommended to condition and prepare the seed; prevent breaking off sprouts prior to planting; carry out to stimulate sprouting

Chemical seed treatment:

recommended against rhizoctonia

Plant canape development:

uniform emergence with rapid foliage development

Nitrogen (N):

130-150 kg/ha incl. Nmin

split the N application, especially on light and irrigated locations

Phosphorus (P₂O₅):

80-90 kg/ha

Potassium (K₂O):

300-350 kg/ha

2/3 before planting (chloride), 1/3 after row closure as chloride-free potassium fertilizer

Magnesium (MgO):

100-110 kg/ha

Herbicides:

use of herbicides containing metribuzin must be avoided

Fungicides:

apply fungicides according to local or regional risk models

Insecticides:

according to local warning service (if available)

At harvest considerations:

careful harvesting to avoid brusing; avoid tuber temperatures <10°C; check skin set before harvesting

Storage:

long dormancy with good storability