Crop production

The 10 ha used for crop production are used mainly for strip trials without repetition. These fields have got the following characteristics:

soil:

• heavy to very heavy moist black earth with low permeability,
• tending to waterlogging and crusting (using the lower part is only possible due to open drainage ditches),
• low coarse fraction,
• excessive lime,
• pH 7- 7,5,
• organic substance 2-2,5%

The narrow, long shots can not be processed across the experimental plots.

Cultivation and fertilization:

Fertilization takes place based on soil analyses for medium yield, nitrogen fertilization is rated low in order to obtain information about the suitability of varieties for extensive cultivation at lower prices (except for quality wheat). Fungicides and growth regulators are not used. Using the harrow in all cultures, that are grown, is Increasingly promoted.