Sunn Hemp
Plant Type: Annual Legum
Planting Time: May - July
Soil Types: wide, well drained
Seeding Rate: 18 - 20 lb. per acre driled or 25 - 35 lb. per acre broadcast
Planting Depth: 1/2 - 1 inch.
Height: 4 - 6 ft. at maturity
Length of Stand: Annual
Main Uses: known for its ability to fix Nitrogen in the soil, sow great as a cover crop, green manure, to prevent soil erosion or for high protein grazing, non equine
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.5
Seeds Per Pound: 15,000
CAUTION: plants are toxic to humans
Plant has a long tap root and a thick, fibrous stem, and can grow to 6' to 10' tall. For maximum benefit terminate crop at first flowering, prior to developing fibrous, hard-to-manage stalks.
