Sunn Hemp

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$3.63 per lb.

Bulk Discount Pricing

2 - 9 lbs.
$3.26 / lb.
10 - 19 lbs.
$2.90 / lb.
20 - 29 lbs.
$2.54 / lb.
30 - 39 lbs.
$2.17 / lb.
40 - 49 lbs.
$1.81 / lb.
50+ lbs.
$1.45 / lb.
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Sunn Hemp’s vigorous growth rate and nitrogen fixing capabilities make it an attractive cover crop to build residue, sequester nitrogen, suppress weeds and improve soil health. When planted as a summer annual it regularly produces 2.5 tons of biomass and 120 lbs N/acre. Sunn hemp is a tropical plant and requires a warm soil temperatures germination and when planted it needs at least 45 days to accumulate growth before the first frost. Sunn hemp grows extremely fast in the heat and can reach heights of 6-7 feet in 60 days.  Sunn hemp has also  been found to greatly reduce soybean cyst nematode populations.

 

 

Basic Info

Maturity
56-84 days
Seeds/lb
15,000
C/N Ratio
14-30
Growth Habit
Upright
Winter Hardiness
Zone 7

Use

Nitrogen Fixing Potential
High
N Scavenge
Medium
Dry Matter
High
Lasting Residue
8
Erosion Control
7
Traffic Bearing
6
Grazing Potential
7
Forage Harvest
4
Root Type
Fibrous Taproot
Soil Builder
8
Cash Crop Interseeding
3

*Based on a 1-10 scale. 1 = Poor : 5 = Average : 10 = Excellent

Advantages

Subsoiler
5
Surface Compaction
8
Rendering P & K
7
Traffic Bearing
6
Nematode Control
8
Disease Control
7
Allelopathic Effect
7
Weed Control
8
Short Growth Time
7

*Based on a 1-10 scale. 1 = Poor : 5 = Average : 10 = Excellent

Disadvantages

Weed Potential
1
Potential Insect/Nematode Risk
3
Crop Disease Risk
1
Effect Cash Crop
5
Ease of Establishment
7
Ease of Till-Kill
7
Ease of Chem-Kill
7
Ease of Mow-Kill
4

*Based on a 1-10 scale. 1 = Poor : 5 = Average : 10 = Excellent

Planting

Ideal Planting Time
Summer
Ideal Planting Depth
3/4-1"
Min Germination Temp(F)
65
Drilled Seeding Rate (lb./A)
18-20
Broadcast Seeding Rate (lb./A)
25-35
Reseeding Potential
Not Likely

Tolerance

Heat
10
Drought
7
Shade
4
Wet Soil Tolerance
6
Low Fertility
5
pH
5.5-7.5

*Based on a 1-10 scale. 1 = Poor : 5 = Average : 10 = Excellent

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