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SERVICE PLANTS -  Cover crops

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Lidea offers farmers more than 60 crops, with more than 500 varieties of corn, sunflower, cereals, rapeseed, soybean, sorghum, pulses, forages and plant cover. Lidea develops varieties that are carefully adapted to the needs of farmers and the various outlets (high nutrient concentration, oil-rich, protein-rich, etc.).&nbsp;This diversity of seeds enables each farm to optimise its profitability and increase its yields. The Lidea range makes it possible to set up intercropping and crop rotations suited to your agronomic and economic objectives.With an annual investment of more than 34 million euros in research and development, Lidea offers a complete and differentiated range of seeds to meet the new challenges facing farmers and societal expectations. Lidea provides a wide range of solutions for high-quality food and feed, whether through conventional or organic farming, or to meet the challenges of new markets such as bioenergy.Discover our range of products and innovative solutions.&nbsp;

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Recognising that service plants provide an opening to new systems of cultivation, Lidea pays particular attention to observation and experimentation, leaving plenty of room for innovation.Lidea offers a range of sustainable solutions for all types of agricultural production:&nbsp;<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">ORGANIC FARMING USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">BIO-FUMIGANTS AND NEMATICIDES</li><li style="text-align:justify;">VINEYARD GRASS COVER</li><li style="text-align:justify;">COMPANION PLANTS</li><li style="text-align:justify;">AGRONOMIC USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">BEEKEEPING AND WILDLIFE USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">ENERGY USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">FODDER USE</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:auto;">&nbsp;</h3><h3 style="margin-left:auto;">COVER CROPS HAVE NUMEROUS ADVANTAGES:&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>They provide fertilising elements (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and micronutrients), trapping these elements in the soil and making them available for the next crop.</li><li>They protect the soil against erosion.</li><li>They play a role in structuring the soil through root development and by favouring micro fauna and flora.</li></ul>Farmers will see that attention to the management of autumn and spring cover crops will be rewarded in the medium term, as they improve soil quality and crop performance. Careful choice of cover crop is essential and must be adapted to the conditions and cultivation practices of each plot.

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SERVICE PLANTS

BENEFITSREDUCES GRAPEVINE FANLEAF PRESSURE<ul><li>Grapevine fanleaf is a disease transmitted by the Xiphinema Index family of soil nematodes. The species constituting LIDVINE XIPHI are known to limit the population of these nematodes in the soil. By this action, LIDVINE XIPHI preserves the vigor of the vines over time.</li></ul>WEED CONTROL<ul><li>Provides excellent soil cover and biomass potential.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: &nbsp;Brassicaceae, fabaceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 60 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>Suitable under wine.</li><li>Sow each 2 rows. The unsown one will allow traphic in the field.</li><li>Change the sown row each 3-4 years.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidvine_xiphi_components.png"></figure>

LIDVINE XIPHI

BENEFITSNITROGEN RESOURCE<ul><li>Capable of fixing more than 120 units of nitrogen, LIDVINE VICIA B/O has the ability to restore 50% of it in the form available for the vine. Based on strong nitrogen providers such as Narbonne’s vetch and commun vetch, this mixture will effectively fix atmospheric nitrogen to release it for 3 months after destruction. To maximize the nitrogen effect, destruction in April is best.</li></ul>WEED CONTROL<ul><li>Provides excellent soil cover and biomass potential.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: &nbsp;Brassicaceae, fabaceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 60 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>Suitable under wine.</li><li>Sow each 2 rows. The unsown one will allow traphic in the field.</li><li>Change the sown row each 3-4 years.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidvineviciacomponents.png"></figure>

LIDVINE VICIA B/O

BENEFITSREDUCES GRAPEVINE FANLEAF PRESSURE<ul><li>Grapevine fanleaf is a disease transmitted by the Xiphinema Index family of soil nematodes. The species constituting LIDVINE NEMA are known to limit the population of these nematodes in the soil. By this action, LIDVINE NEMA preserves the vigor of the vines over time.</li></ul>WEED CONTROL<ul><li>Provides excellent soil cover and biomass potential.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: &nbsp;Brassicaceae, fabaceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 60 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>Suitable under wine.</li><li>Sow each 2 rows. The unsown one will allow traphic in the field.</li><li>Change the sown row each 3-4 years.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidvinenemacomponents.png"></figure>

LIDVINE NEMA

BENEFITSNITROGEN RESOURCE: Capable of fixing more than 120 units of nitrogen, LIDVINE NARBO has the ability to restore 50% of it in the form available for the vine. Based on strong nitrogen providers such as Narbonne’s vetch and hairy vetch, this mixture will effectively fix atmospheric nitrogen to release it for 3 months after destruction. To maximize the nitrogen effect, destruction in April is best.IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: &nbsp;Brassicaceae, fabaceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 60 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>Suitable under wine.</li><li>Sow each 2 rows. The unsown one will allow traphic in the field.</li><li>Change the sown row each 3-4 years.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidvinenarbocomponents.png"></figure>

LIDVINE NARBO

BENEFITSNITROGEN RESOURCE: Capable of fixing more than 120 units of nitrogen, LIDVINE LEGUMI has the ability to restore 50% of it in the form available for the vine. Based on strong nitrogen providers such as Narbonne’s vetch and common vetch, this mixture will effectively fix atmospheric nitrogen to release it for 3 months after destruction. To maximize the nitrogen effect, destruction in April is best.IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: &nbsp;Brassicaceae, fabaceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 60 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>Suitable under wine.</li><li>Sow each 2 rows. The unsown one will allow traphic in the field.</li><li>Change the sown row each 3-4 years.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidvinelegumicomponents.png"></figure>

LIDVINE LEGUMI

BENEFITSA MIXTURE FOR EARLY SOWING<ul><li>Composed only of winter-typed varieties, LIDMETHA MIX will support early fall sowing for positioning directly behind silage maize.</li><li>This early sowing and the mid-early varieties will allow early spring harvest of LIDMETHA MIX and thus the establish of the following crops earlier.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Poaceae, fabaceae Sowing rate: 70-120 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>The sowing rate must be adapted to the date of the sowing, lowest in early fall and highest in winter.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidcmethamix.png"></figure>

LIDMETHA MIX

BENEFITSHEALTH EFFECT<ul><li>With antinematode mustard, LIDCOVER NEMA helps control nematode pressure in an ecological and economical way. Phacelia is not a nematode host plant.</li><li>LIDCOVER NEMA is an economical cover crop solution, meeting basic requirements. It is suitable for all sowing techniques and inexpensive.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brasicaceae, Hydrophylaceae Sowing rate: 5-8 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>Rotational uses: &nbsp;can be used in rotation with corn and cereal.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/nemacomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER NEMA

BENEFITSWIDE FLOWERING PERIOD<ul><li>Complementary, these species ensure a spread of flowering from early June to early October.</li><li>This mixture is recognized and recommended for its melifer and nectar-bearing potential.</li></ul>MELLIFEROUS MIXTURE<ul><li>Consisting of species authorized in "floral fallows" and presenting many interests for pollinating insects.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Hydrophyllaceae, Fabaceae Sowing rate: 20 kg/haCULTURE TIPS<ul><li>Multi-year mixture that should not be crushed. Phacelia will reseed itself and be present the following year.</li><li>Grinding may be necessary on the first growing cycle in case of heavy weeding.</li><li>Grinding will promote LIDCOVER MELLIFERE during the grows back.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/melliferecomponent.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER MELLIFERE

BENEFITSTHE AUXILIARY AMPLIFIER<ul><li>Association of specific plants to improve the effect of cultivation aids,</li><li>Provides food and an attractive shelter for all the culture aids.</li></ul>USABLE IN MOST ROTATIONS<ul><li>Mixture without grasses and crucifers.</li><li>Allows its implementation in rotations based on cereals and rapeseed.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Hydrophyllaceae, Fabaceae, linaceae, asteraceae, lamiaceae, apiaceae Sowing rate: 10 kg/haCULTURE TIPS• Rotational uses: &nbsp; &nbsp; - can be used in all rotations. &nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidcoverassistcomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER ASSIST B/O

BENEFITSSOIL RESTRUCTURING<ul><li>Designed to optimize root explorationin the soil, LIDCOVER AGRO B/O workseffectively on the vertical restructuringof the first two horizons.</li><li>Adapted to the first sowing, from Julyto end-August, LIDCOVER AGRO B/Ois capable of high production of drymatter, sometimes more than 4 tonsin good conditions. frost sensible, itsmineralization will occur in winter.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, fabaceae, hydrophylaceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 15 kg/haCULTURE TIPS• Rotational uses: &nbsp; &nbsp; - can be used in rotation with corn, cereal &nbsp; &nbsp; - usable in organic farming.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/03/lidcover_agro.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER AGRO B/O

BENEFITSQUICK TO SET UP<ul><li>Suitable for sowing from mid-July to the end of August, the establishment of the cover is quick and reassuring.</li></ul>TRAP NUTRIENT<ul><li>Favored by a strong rooting, ACTIV.COUV B / O offers an excellent capacity to trap available nutrients.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, fabaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 10 kg/haCULTURE TIPS• Rotational uses: &nbsp; &nbsp; - can be used in rotation with corn, cereal &nbsp; &nbsp; - usable in organic farming.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidcover_activ_bo_components.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER ACTIV B/O

BENEFITSWIDE FLOWERING PERIODVERY PRODUCTIVE ANNUAL FLOWERS<ul><li>A mixture of annual species</li><li>Easier to destroy than a mixture made from perennial.</li><li>Can be managed as a perennial by letting the reseeding take place.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: boraginaceae, fabaceae, hydrophylaceae, lamiaceae, polygonaceae. Sowing rate: 10 kg/haCULTURE TIPSRotational uses: can be used all rotations. • The composition can be used as a meliferous breakaway. • Ideally positioned near crops, headlands and untreated areas near from house.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidcoverforbeecomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER FORBEE

BENEFITSSUITABLE FOR LATE SOWING<ul><li>With a wide sowing range from August to October, LIDCOVER OPTI is suitable for late sowing,</li><li>Most of its biomass production takes place at the end of winter (March-April) with possibility to harvest it as forage.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Poaceae Sowing rate: 20 kg/ha for cover crops &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 40-60 kg/ha for foragesCULTURE TIPS• &nbsp;Rotational uses: can be used in rotation with corn, sunflower, sorghum, vegetable.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidcoveropticomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER OPTI

BENEFITSSOIL PROTECTION<ul><li>Mixture that securise soil covering in the light of : small sowing rate, low cost, wide positioning.</li></ul>NEW VARIETY OF CAMELIA<ul><li>Camelate is a new cameline variety with late flowering (1-2 weeks later than control). It reduice the risk of self-seeding.</li><li>Camelina is know to be a bad vertor for rapeseed diseases.</li></ul>LOW BIOMASS PROFIL<ul><li>Low C/N ratio and few r esidues after destruction, make it adapted to short intercultures in all situations and long intercultures before crops that need a fine soil recovery: industrial crops, tubers, etc.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassiceae, Hydrophyllaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 5-7 kg/haCULTURE TIPS• Rotational uses : can be used all rotations.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lid_cover_camel_components.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER CAMEL

BENEFITS<ul><li>BALANCED COMBINATION WITH LEGUME CONTENT</li><li>GOOD NUTRIENT STORAGE</li><li>RAPID ESTABLISHMENT</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Poaceae, asteraceae, hydrophyllaceae, fabaceae Sowing rate: 20 kg/haCULTURE TIPS• Rotational uses : can be used in rotation with corn, cereal, beet.&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidcoverlego20components.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER LEGO 20 

BENEFITSSOIL PROTECTION<ul><li>Winter protection of the ground is very effective, LIDVINE B/O limits the impact of raindrops, erosion, runoff and leaching.</li></ul>HIGH BIOMASS<ul><li>From August to the end of October, &nbsp;LIDVINE B/O has a wide sowing date range. Most of its biomass production takes place at the end of winter (March).</li><li>Thus, after destruction (April), the mineral elements fixed by the cover are returned to the vines after 2 to 3 months of mineralization.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Poaceae, fabaceae, brassicaceae Sowing rate: 50 kg/ha under wine, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20 kg/ha between field cropsCULTURE TIPS• Suitable under wine. • Sow each 2 rows. The unsown one will allow traphic in the field. Change the sown row each 3-4 years.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidvinebocomponents.png"></figure>

LIDVINE B/O

BENEFITSSUITABLE FOR LATE SOWING<ul><li>With a wide sowing range from August to October, LIDCOVER WINTER is suitable or late sowing,</li><li>Most of its biomass production takes place at the end of winter (March-April) with pisibility to harvest it as forage.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Poaceae, fabaceae Sowing rate: 20 kg/ha for cover crops &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 40-60 kg/ha for foragesCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with corn, sunflower, sorghum, vegetable.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/wintercomponents.png"></figure>&nbsp;

LIDCOVER WINTER

BENEFITS<ul><li>FORMATION OF HIGH AMOUNTS OF BIOMASS AND NUTRIENT STORAGE</li><li>DEEP AND VERY DENSE ROOTING OF THE TOPSOIL</li><li>EFFECTIVE GROUND COVER AND EFFECTIVE WEED SUPPRESSION</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, poaceae, hydrophyllaceae, fabaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 17 kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with cereals, sorghum and corn.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/structur20.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER STRUCTUR20

BENEFITSTRUE NITRATE PUMP<ul><li>A mixture that combines the best species to mobilize residual nitrogen from the soil.</li><li>The best solution against nitrogen leaching.</li></ul>FOR SOIL STRUCTURATION• &nbsp; &nbsp; The powerful taproots improve the vertical conductivity of water in the soil.<ul><li>The water therefore moves less horizontally and therefore reduces erosion.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brasicaceae, hydrophyllaceae Sowing rate: 7,5 kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with corn, cereal.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/softcomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER SOFT

BENEFITSQUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL<ul><li>Suitable for summer and fall sowing, the establishment of the cover is quick and reassuring. Favored by a strong rooting, LIDCOVER SIE offers an excellent capacity to trap available nutrients.</li></ul>ECONOMICAL PRODUCT• &nbsp; &nbsp; Sown around 6 kg/ha, LIDCOVER SIE is an economical cover crops solution, meeting regulatory requirements. It is suitable for all sowing techniques and inexpensive.IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Asteraceae, brassicaceae, fabaceae Sowing rate: 5-7 kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with corn, cereal.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidcoversiecomponent.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER SIE

BENEFITSFORAGE<ul><li>More than a cover crop, it makes it possible to produce quality fodder with high valuation,</li><li>Palatable, LIDCOVER NUTRI will be grazed, fed or wrapped.</li></ul>THE BALANCE OF GRASSES AND LEGUMES• &nbsp; &nbsp;The grass-legume balance ensures the nitrogen autonomy of the cover crop and its good level of production.IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Poaceae, fabaceae Sowing rate: 20 kg/haCULTURE TIPS• Rotational uses: can be used in rotation with corn, sunflower, sorghum, vegetable.<ul><li>For forage production, it’s better to sow LIDCOVER NUTRI at 40 kg/ha.</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidcovernutri.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER NUTRI

BENEFITSNITROGEN RESOURCE<ul><li>Capable of fixing more than 160 U of nitrogen, LIDCOVER NITRO has the ability to restore 1/3 in available form for the following culture,</li><li>Based on strong nitrogen supplies such as Narbonne’s vetch and Ervil, this mixture will effectively fix atmospheric nitrogen until the first strong frosts.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Fabaceae, hydrophyllaceae Sowing rate: 35 kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used all rotations.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidnitrocomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER NITRO

BENEFITSEXCELLENT NUTRIENT STORAGE AND EROSION PROTECTIONDEEP ROOTS AND THUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOIL STRUCTUREIDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 10 kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with corn, cereal.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidecoscomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER ECOSCHNÄPPCHEN

BENEFITS<ul><li>EXCELLENT NUTRIENT STORAGE AND EROSION PROTECTION</li><li>DEEP ROOTS AND THUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOIL STRUCTURE</li><li>NEMATODE-RESISTANT MUSTARD AND OIL RADISH</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 10kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with corn, cereal, beet.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/componenteco10.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER ECO10

BENEFITSNITROGEN RESOURCE<ul><li>Berseem clover will fix atmospheric nitrogen and release it when the cover is destroyed.</li><li>Early sowing is best for maximum nitrogen fixation before winter and for the first frosts.</li></ul>DENSE COVERAGE• &nbsp; &nbsp; The mixture of complementary species ensures good weed control.<ul><li>Easily degradable thanks to the frost species that compose it, the cover allows easy soil recovery.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brasicaceae, fabaceae, hydrophyllaceae Sowing rate: 7,5 kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with cereals, corn, sunflower, sorghum, beet.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/lidcovereasycomponents.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER EASY

BENEFITSLATE FLOWERING<ul><li>The presence of legumes and very late varieties gives a cover very rich in nitrogen,</li><li>The return of nitrogen to the next crop will be important without any nitrogen hunger effect.</li></ul>SOIL PROTECTION• &nbsp; &nbsp; The production of large leaves makes it possible to smother weeds.&nbsp;<ul><li>In addition, the late cycle of LIDCOVER ABYSSI avoids any risk of self seeding before winter.</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, fabaceae, hydrophyllaceae Sowing rate: 7 kg/haCULTURE TIPSCan be used in rotation with cereals, corn, sunflower, sorghum, beet.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2022/02/component.png"></figure>

LIDCOVER ABYSSI

BENEFITS<ul><li>INTENSIVE ROOTING OF THE UPPER SOIL LAYERS</li><li>NITROGEN FIXATION</li><li>ABUNDANT FLOWERING FOR INSECTS</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Linaceae, hydrophyllaceae, asteraceae, fabaceaeCULTURAL TIPSRotational uses: can be used all rotations.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_zerox.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER ZEROX

BENEFITSBIOMASS PRODUCTIONSuitable for the first sowing, from July to mid-August, LIDCOVER STRUCTUR is capable of high productions of dry matter. Frost sensible, its mineralization will occur naturally in the winter.SOIL RESTRUCTURING• The alliance of fasciculated root and powerful pivots is beneficial to decompaction, soil cracking and aeration, • The preparation of the soil will be facilitated, as well as the installation of the next crop.IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, lamiaceae, hydrophyllaceae, fabaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 10 kg/haCULTURAL TIPSRotational uses: can be used in rotation with cereals, sorghum and corn.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_structur_agro.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER STRUCTUR

BENEFITS<ul><li>BEE PASTURE</li><li>FORMATION OF HIGH AMOUNTS OF BIOMASS AND NUTRIENT STORAGE</li><li>EFFECTIVE GROUND COVER AND EFFECTIVE WEED SUPPRESSION</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Hydrophyllaceae, apiaceae, brassicaceae, asteraceae, Fabaceae, Polygonaceae Sowing rate: 12 kg/haCULTURAL TIPSSuitable as a mixture of fallow land used for honey plants.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_honig_agro.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER HONIGBRACHE

BENEFITS<ul><li>ESPECIALLY FOR POTATO AND BEET CROP ROTATIONS</li><li>DEEP ROOTS AND THUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOIL STRUCTURE</li><li>EROSION CONTROL</li></ul>IDENTITY CARD<ul><li>Families used: Brassiceae, Poaceae</li><li>Sowing rate: 20 kg/ha</li></ul>CULTURAL TIPS• Rotational uses: &nbsp;can be used in rotation with corn, cereal, beet, potatoes.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_pom_20_agro.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_pom_20_agro_2.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER POM20

BENEFITS<ul><li>GOOD ADAPTATION TO CROP ROTATIONS</li><li>PROVIDES PROTECTION AGAINST EROSION</li><li>NUTRIENT STORAGE</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Hydrophyllaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 8 kg/haCULTURAL TIPSRotational uses: can be used in rotation with corn, cereal, beet.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_lid_agro_1_kor.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/lid_agro_2_korb.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER KORBSCHNÄPPCHEN

BENEFITS<ul><li>VERY GOOD SUITABILITY FOR CORN CROP ROTATIONS</li><li>IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOIL STRUCTURE</li><li>GOOD NUTRIENT STORAGE</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassiceae, Hydrophyllaceae Sowing rate: 12 kg/haCULTURAL TIPS• Rotational uses: can be used in rotation with corn, cereal.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_opticorn.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER OPTICORN

BENEFITS<ul><li>SANITARY EFFECT: LIDCOVER SANI has natural herbicidal and fungal properties. It has an effect on the control of the weed as well as an effect on the control of the populations of nematodes, pythium, root rot of beet, pea aphanomyces and foot rot in cereals.</li><li>GREAT COVER: Strong ability to catch nitrogen and nutrients in late summer. Promotes the solubility of non-assimilable phosphorus (buckwheat).</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Brassicaceae, polygonaceae, hydrophyllaceae Sowing rate: 15 kg/haCULTURE TIPS• Rotational uses: &nbsp;can be used in rotation with soya, cereal. • For sanitary effect, the cover must be grind and embed in the soil.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_sani.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER SANI

BENEFITS<ul><li>GOOD SUITABILITY FOR CORN CROP ROTATIONS</li><li>CROP ROTATION-NEUTRAL MIX</li><li>GOOD NUTRIENT STORAGE AND EROSION CONTROL</li></ul>IDENTITY CARDFamilies used: Asteraceae, poaceae, hydrophyllaceae Sowing rate: 15 kg/haCULTURE TIPSRotational uses: can be used all rotations.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_lid_cover_vital_30_agro.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER VITAL30

<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h3><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</h3><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">BENEFITS</h3>STRONG BIOMASS POTENTIAL: The main driver of this mixture is the malva with a biomass potential equivalent to a sunflower. However, it supports later sowing dates and has a much smaller seed.GOOD WEED CONTROL AND SOIL PROTECTION: Provides very good soil coverage for a small sowing rate.STRUCTURING EFFECT: LIDCOVER MAUVE is a mixture with &nbsp;complementary root types which will produce:• fine soil with its fine root systems near the surface, • restructuring with strong taproot systems.<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">IDENTITY CARD</h3>Families used: Brassicaceae, Hydrophyllaceae, Fabaceae, Malviaceae Sowing rate: 12 kg/ha<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">CULTURAL TIPS</h3>• Rotational uses: LIDCOVER MAUVE can be used in rotation with cereals and corn.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_agro_1_mauve.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_mauve_agro_2.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_mauve_agro_3.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER MAUVE - ECOSYSTEM SERVICE

LIDCOVER MAUVE

<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">BENEFITS</h3><ul><li>RAPID ESTABLISHMENT</li><li>DEEP LOOSENING OF THE SOIL</li><li>HIGH NITROGEN UPTAKE CAPACITY</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">IDENTITY CARD</h3>Families used: Brassicaceae Sowing rate: 5 kg/ha<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">CULTURAL TIPS</h3>• Rotational uses: can be used in rotation with corn.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_wiwa.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_wiwa_agro.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER WIWA - ECOSYSTEM SERVICE

LIDCOVER WIWA

<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">BENEFITS</h3><ul><li>QUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL</li><li>ECONOMICAL PRODUCT</li></ul><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">IDENTITY CARD</h3>Families used: Brassicaceae, asteraceae Sowing rate: 5 kg/ha<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">CULTURAL TIPS</h3>• Rotational uses: can be used in rotation with cereals, corn, sunflower, sorghum, beet.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_speedgreen.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_speedgreen_agro.jpg"></figure>

LIDCOVER SPEEDGREEN - ECOSYSTEM SERVICE

LIDCOVER SPEEDGREEN

<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">BENEFITS</h3>THE COVER WITH THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL:• Composed of late variety (whether for sorghum or sunflower), this variant of LIDMETHA is by far the composition that will best enhance the sums of high temperatures, • Its positioning will have to be adapted to its earliness, which can be compared to a corn of 350FAO index.<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">IDENTITY CARD</h3>Families used: Asteraceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 15 kg/ha<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">CULTURAL TIPS</h3>• Rotational uses: Sown it as soon as possible after the harvest of the previous crop, until end of june. • Harvest it 1 mounth after the begining of sunflower flowering.

LIDMETHA 30- BIOGAS PRODUCTION

LIDMETHA 30

<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">BENEFITS</h3>MORE THAN COVER CROP: LIDMETHA 20 meets the requirements of a cover crop: rapid growth, control of weed and nitrate trap. In addition, it provides a fermentable substrate necessary for proper biogas production.HIGH BIOMASS PRODUCTION: Composed of varieties selected for their significant vegetative development (forage sorghum, late nyger and sunflower), this mixture allows productions higher than 7 tons of DM / hectare in good conditions.<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">IDENTITY CARD</h3>Families used: Asteraceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 20 kg/ha<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">CULTURAL TIPS</h3>• Rotational uses: sown it as soon as possible after the harvest of the prvious crop. • Harvest it when panicle are all opens.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_lid_metha_20.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_agro_lid_metha_20.jpg"></figure>

LIDMETHA 20

<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">BENEFITS</h3>MORE THAN COVER CROPResulting from our research, LIDMETHA is a short-term cover with high yield and high anaerobic digestion potential :<ul><li>For a valuation in biogas, LIDMETHA will be sown before the midle of July,</li><li>For use as an agronomic cover, it can be sown until mid-August.</li></ul>BIOGAS POTENTIAL• LIDMETHA consists of species recognized for their high biogas potential, • Coupled with its high performance, it is one of the best options as a summer cover of the same level as the sorghum and corn.<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">IDENTITY CARD</h3>Families used: Asteraceae, poaceae Sowing rate: 20 kg/ha<h3 style="margin-left:0px;">CULTURAL TIPS</h3>• Rotational uses: &nbsp;sown it as soon as possible after the harvest of the prvious crop. • Harvest it 1 mounth after the begining of sunflower flowering.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_lid_metha_components.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/capture_lid_metha_agro.jpg"></figure>

LIDMETHA

<h3>BENEFITS</h3>THE AUXILIARY AMPLIFIER:&nbsp;<ul><li>Association of specific plants to improve the effect of cultivation aids</li><li>Provides food and an attractive shelter for all the culture aids.</li></ul>USABLE IN MOST ROTATIONS:<ul><li>Composition without grasses and crucifers</li><li>Allows its implementation in rotations based on cereals and rapeseed.</li></ul><h3>IDENTITY CARD</h3>Families used: Hydrophyllaceae, Fabaceae, linaceae, polygonaceae, asteraceae, lamiaceae, apiaceae Sowing rate: 15 kg/ha<h3>CULTURAL TIPS</h3>• Rotational uses: &nbsp;LIDCOVER AUXIL can be used all rotations.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/auxil_components.jpg"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/12/auxil_agronomic_characteritics.jpg"></figure>

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