Characteristics
- C4-plant
- Leaves: linear, hard
- Height: up to 2-3 m (As catch crop approx. 1.5 m)
- Inflorescence: panicle
- Root: Epigeogenous rhizome, deep, strong rooting
Environmental needs
- Requires warmth
- Undemanding regarding soil
- Drought-tolerant
- Sensitive to frost
- Well suited for very dry sites
Green manure
- Good value as a preceding crop
- Large biomass growth under warm weather conditions
Function within TerraLife®
- Epigeogenous rhizome
- Forming soil structure
- Reducing nematodes (Pratylenchus)
- Mycorrhization-promoter (P)
- Early sowing is possible
- Neutral within crop rotations
