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NOT ALL MUSTARDS ARE CREATED EQUAL!
Variety selection is the first and most important step when implementing bio-fumigant green manures into your IPM system. Of the 120+ glucosinolates (GL's) produced by brassicas, only a few produce the isothiocyanates (ITC's) with the volatility and biocidal activity to be successful in commercial applications. All of our varieties have been specifically bred to contain high levels of the GL sinigrin. When the plant tissue is macerated, the sinigrin comes in contact with the enzyme, myrosinase and water to form these Alleyl ITC's (AITC's). At high enough concentrations, these very volatile AITC's are responsible for the reduction in soil-borne pest and disease levels. Mustard varieties that don't contain the proper GL's or don't have high enough concentrations of the proper GL's can act as hosts to the exact pests and/or diseases you were trying to control!