Nickerson SeedsDescription
Biofumigation can be described as the incorporation of fresh green cover crops into the soil which releases chemical substances known as isothiocyanates (ITC).
These chemicals area able to suppress soil borne pests and diseases, fungal pathogens and weeds. Soils will also warm quicker to enhance biological activity. There are two main types of crop groups used for biofumigation:
- Prussic acid production with sudangrass
- Isothiocyanates production with white mustard, oilseed radish and brassica carinata
Mixture Formulation:
50% Carbon Brassica Carinata
10% Smash White Mustard
40% Doublet Oilseed Radish