PAm Mustard Mix
35% Canola, Brassica napus
15% ‘Bracco’ White Mustard, Sinapis alba or Brassica hirtum
15% ‘Nemfix’ Yellow Mustard, Brassica juncea
20% Diakon Radish, Raphanus sativus
15% Common Yellow Mustard, Brassica hirtum or Sinpais alba
Seed Rate:
12 lbs/acre rate for broadcast planting
8lbs/acre rate for drill planting
Ground Prep:
The best method for planting is direct seeding with drill equipment. If broadcast seeding is the only option then a good, fine seed bed is desirable since most of the seeds are very small like alfalfa. Ideally the soil should be disked, cultipacked with a ring roller, planted and rolled a second time.
Planting Methods:
Use a grain drill, no till drill, broadcaster, or even a hand-held broadcaster on small areas to evenly distribute the seed.
Plant:
After Sept. 10th through Nov. 10th, while soil is still warm (above 55⁰) is an appropriate time to plant any cover crop in California. However, to ensure the cover crop will bloom before almonds it must be sown before the first rains. The mustard mix must be planted before October 5th. Plant no more than 1/8” to 1/4” deep. Plant in-between tree rows, fence lines, fallow areas, where trees are being taken out of production, and in orchard margins or borders.
Emergence/Visible:
6 – 8 days
Bloom:
Nov – Feb
90 days - Canola will be the first to bloom
Management:
Ideally it should be mowed or disked after the stand stops blooming. If reseeding is desired leaving plants intact until June may be necessary. This date will vary depending on planting date and local climate.
35% Canola, Brassica napus
15% ‘Bracco’ White Mustard, Sinapis alba or Brassica hirtum
15% ‘Nemfix’ Yellow Mustard, Brassica juncea
20% Diakon Radish, Raphanus sativus
15% Common Yellow Mustard, Brassica hirtum or Sinpais alba
Seed Rate:
12 lbs/acre rate for broadcast planting
8lbs/acre rate for drill planting
Ground Prep:
The best method for planting is direct seeding with drill equipment. If broadcast seeding is the only option then a good, fine seed bed is desirable since most of the seeds are very small like alfalfa. Ideally the soil should be disked, cultipacked with a ring roller, planted and rolled a second time.
Planting Methods:
Use a grain drill, no till drill, broadcaster, or even a hand-held broadcaster on small areas to evenly distribute the seed.
Plant:
After Sept. 10th through Nov. 10th, while soil is still warm (above 55⁰) is an appropriate time to plant any cover crop in California. However, to ensure the cover crop will bloom before almonds it must be sown before the first rains. The mustard mix must be planted before October 5th. Plant no more than 1/8” to 1/4” deep. Plant in-between tree rows, fence lines, fallow areas, where trees are being taken out of production, and in orchard margins or borders.
Emergence/Visible:
6 – 8 days
Bloom:
Nov – Feb
90 days - Canola will be the first to bloom
Management:
Ideally it should be mowed or disked after the stand stops blooming. If reseeding is desired leaving plants intact until June may be necessary. This date will vary depending on planting date and local climate.