Smart Radish® is a specially bred Daikon radish for cover cropping. This tillage type radish features a unique ‘pull-down’ bulb aiding the aeration and breakup of compacted soils, and has also proven effective in reducing common soilborne pests and diseases. It produces large, light-intercepting leaves and a strong taproot with lateral roots that explore horizontal fissures and scavenge nutrients efficiently, along with nutrient recycling through animals when grazed.
A feature unique to Smart Radish®, this increases water and air infiltration in soils, assists in reducing soil compaction, and allows for greater root depth in subsequent crops or pastures
Potential for less chemical usage in a pasture renovation phase
Reduces soil-borne diseases and insects to benefit subsequent crops
Produces quality feed for animals
Enables the plant to withstand drier conditions compared to shallow-rooted forage options
6-8 months
8-10 weeks
Dryland 5kg/ha
Irrigation 8kg/ha
Smart Radish® is adapted to a wide variety of climates, from summer-dominant to winter-dominant rainfall areas, receiving a minimum of 400mm annual rainfall. In most regions it is planted in late summer to early autumn, so only requires moderate rainfall in winter and early spring to grow a successful crop.
Sheep, beef, dairy
Quick growing cover crop with additional soil improvement benefits and provision of grazing
Fungicide/XLR8® optional
Establishment is everything. If your seed doesn’t get there in the first month, we’ll help you try again, half price.
Whether you’re after the right seed, technical advice or local supply info, our team’s only a call away. Get in touch with your Territory Manager or use our ‘find a stockist’ feature to find your closest AlfaGen Seeds stockist.
At AlfaGen Seeds, we’re dedicated to embracing new technology, continually enhancing our range to delivery cutting-edge solutions and superior performance in our leading forage products. With treatments like Goldstrike® and XLR8®, you’ll protect seedlings from early pests and boost establishment, setting your season up for success.
