CCS 779 Daikon Radish
With its deep tap root and abundant vegetation, CCS-779 daikon radish works to reduce compaction, improve soil, scavenge excess nitrogen, and suppress weeds – all at the same time.
Scavenge and Store Nutrients the Easy Way
CCS 779 cover crop radish can be quite beneficial to row-crop farmers. CCS 779 plants are able to capture excess nutrients left over from crops like corn and soybeans. As they grow over the fall months they put down deep roots while covering the surface. The roots break up compaction and the surface coverage reduces weeds and erosion. Since they are not winter hardy, the cold weather kills them. As they break down, they feed the good bugs in the ground and most importantly, slowly release all the captured nutrients and make them available for the subsequent crop. The next crop can take advantage of these “free” nutrients.
CCS 779 used as cover crop, along with rye, winter pea and clover. | Eastern NC | December 2017
CCS 779 dying from winter cold. | Eastern NC | January 2018
Reduce Soil Compaction and Sweeten Your Soil
CCS 779's deep roots dig deep, helping alleviate soil compaction and mellow out the soil. Extensive roots provide new channels for nutrients and water. Additionally, as the tubers break down, they become a wonderful food source for the underground microscopic life that brings health to our soils.
Suppress Weeds with Less Chemicals
Using CCS 779 cover crop radish is a great way to naturally suppress winter weeds. Their abundant top-growth smothers many weeds and blocks sunlight from initiating germination to unwanted plants. Additionally, CCS 779 excretes biochemicals which slows and even stops the growth of some weed plants around it, leaving the ground clean and ready for spring planting.
Cover Crop Performance
In the October of 2019, researchers with the University of Tennessee planted extensive cover crop trials in three Tennessee locations – Knoxville, Spring Hill, and Milan. In addition to assessments of nitrogen content and release, assessment were conducted for ground cover, biomass and height. The data below reflects averages of all three sites. Site-specific data and complete results available upon request.
University of Tennessee
Biomass, Canopy Cover, and Height
Three Location Average
|2019-2020
| Variety | Biomass (Tons DM/A) | Canopy Cover (%) | Height (in) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | May | Nov | Feb | Nov | Feb | April | May | |
| FragiBlaster | 0.6 | 1.3 | 8 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 20 |
| Aerifi | 0.5 | 1.2 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 19 |
| CCS 779 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 17 |
| Smart | 0.5 | 1.2 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 23 |
| Digger | 0.4 | 1.2 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 18 |
| Driller | 0.3 | 1.0 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 17 |
University of Tennessee
Nitrogen Content/Estimated Nitrogen Release
Three Location Average
|2019-2020
| Variety | Biomass (Tons DM/A) | Total Nitrogen (%) | Est. N Released: April Termination (lbs/ac) | Est. N Released: May Termination (lbs/ac) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | May | April | May | 2 wks. | 4 wks. | 12 wks | 2 wks. | 4 wks. | 12 wks | |
| FragiBlaster | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 7.7 |
| Aerifi | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 10.3 |
| CCS 779 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 11.0 |
| Digger | 0.4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 10.7 |
| Smart | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 7.3 |
| Driller | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 9.3 |
Plant With Confidence
CCS 779 was the first US radish variety developed specifically for cover crop usage. Breeding work began on CCS 779 in 2001 with Dr. Ray Weil at the University of Maryland and Steve Groff. Varietal purity and uniformity was completed by Dr. Virginia Lehman.
CCS 779 obtained Plant Varietal Protection in 2014. CCS 779 has been tested and acclaimed worldwide. CCS 779 is a proven performer. CCS 779 is only sold with Oregon Certified grown tags, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.
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A Valuable Variety For Seed Dealers
Our radish varieties not only perform well for farmers, they also are very valuable to seed dealers. Contact us today to see if dealer options are available in your area.
Planting Instructions
CCS 779 Radish can be seeded at a rate of 1–10 lbs/acre depending on the mix or purpose. For best results, plant in the fall, at least one month prior to the first killing frost. Ideal seeding depth is ¼–½", 1" if necessary to get moisture.
Seeding Rate
Planting Dates
August–September, at least one month prior to the average first killing frost
Planting Map
Planting Depth
1/4 -1/2"
Fertilizer
60 lbs N – either residual or applied