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SUNN HEMP
COVER CROP · LEGUMES #1724 · CROTALARIA JUNCEA

SUNN
HEMP

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A fast-growing summer legume cover crop that improves soil properties, reduces erosion, conserves water and recycles plant nutrients.

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RATE: 10-15 LBS PER ACRE

SUMMARY

Used as a cover crop, sunn hemp can improve soil properties, reduce soil erosion, conserve soil water, and recycle plant nutrients. To establish a successful stand, seed should be broadcast or drilled and covered half an inch to one inch deep into a well prepared, weed-free seedbed.

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INOCULANT REQUIRED

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PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate10-15 LBS PER ACRE
Planting SeasonSpring
Plant Depth (in)0.25" - 0.75"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination40° F
EstablishmentEasy
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound15,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Height36" - 90"
Bloom PeriodSummer
Bloom ColorYellow
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CycleAnnual
Sun RequirementFull Sun
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone1 - Northwest Coastal; 2 - California Coastal; 3 - Southern Mountain; 4 - Mountain; 5 - Midwest; 6 - Northeast Lakes; 7 - Great Lakes South; 8 - Appalacia; 9 - Southeast; 10 - South Florida
Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional
TAXONOMY
KingdomPLANTAE
SubkingdomTRACHEOBIONTA
Super DivisionSPERMATOPHYTA
DivisionMAGNOLIOPHYTA
ClassMAGNOLIOPSIDA
SubclassROSIDAE
OrderFABALES
FamilyFABACEAE
GenusCROTALARIA
SpeciesCROTALARIA JUNCEA