Sunn Hemp — FarmPal
legume cover crop. Rapid biomass + nitrogen (100-150 lbs N)
Type
legume
Season
warm
Seeding Rate
20-40 lbs/acre
Primary Function
Rapid biomass + nitrogen (100-150 lbs N)
Secondary Functions
Nematode suppression
Pollinator support
Erosion control
Very fast growth
Termination Methods
Frost kills
Mow before seed set
Woody stems hard to incorporate
Best Before These Crops
Fall crops
Vegetable rotations
Notes
Exceptional growth rate (up to 6 feet in 60 days). Not related to marijuana despite name. Tropical origin, very frost sensitive.