Mustard Biofumigant Caliente119 Seeds

A very adaptable biofumigant variety under adverse weather and growing conditions, best planted in early spring or late summer in most areas. Caliente 119 is not as high in glucosinolates as Caliente 199 or Caliente Rojo, but it produces excellent biomass and is fast-growing. Seeding rate 10-12 lbs./Acre.

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The overuse of chemical fumigants damages soil health by killing beneficial microbes and can become less effective over time. Caliente Brand Biofumigants offer a natural alternative that reduces or replaces chemical fumigants while restoring soil health. These green manure biofumigants work because they contain high levels of the glucosinolate Sinigrin. When the growing mustard is chopped and incorporated, the glucosinolate reacts with the enzyme Myrosinase to produce the volatile gas Allyl-isothiocyanate (AITC) that suppresses soil pests and diseases. Not all green manures work as biofumigants; they must contain the proper levels of glucosinolates and be managed appropriately for the best results. Caliente Brand biofumigant crops are used globally in both organic and conventional systems to control diseases, insects, weeds, and soil-borne pests.