Sunhemp (Sonhennop)

Characteristics:

  • An annual summer legume grown mainly for green manuring but can also be grazed.
  • It is frost sensitive and drought tolerant.
  • Can be sown up to the end of January for green manure.
  • Grows 1-2 meters in height.
  • Not all that palatable for stock.

Sunhemp (Sonhennop)

Information

Crop/Specie: Sunhemp (Crotolaria intermedia)

Cultivars: Common

Seeding: 25 - 30kg/ha

Rainfall (mm/year): 450+

Suited Regions: Warm summer rainfall areas

Planting Months: Oct - Nov

Soil: Widely adapted to all soil types that are well drained

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