Cover Crop Seeds | Pueraria javanica (PJ)
Pueraria javanica cover crop seeds for tropical plantations. Fast-establishing nitrogen-fixing legume for young palm blocks. Certified seed, ships SE Asia.
Quick Facts
PLANT CHARACTER
Perennial, twining and climbing legume. Deep-rooted, hairy, and slightly woody. Primary stem can grow up to 10m, secondary stems grow from the nodes.
Growth: Mass of foliage is between 60-75 cm deep.
USES
Nitrogen fixer, smothers weed growth, controls erosion, retains soil moisture, and attracts beneficial organisms.
GROWTH HABIT
Moderately shade tolerant. Survives temporary water-logging. Withstand 4-5 months of dry season.
PLANTING TYPE & SEEDING RATE
Monoculture-10kg/ha. Mixture- 4kg/ha
PLANTING METHOD
Drill or plant in holes
DRY MATTER PRODUCTION
15t/ha/year
NO. OF SEEDS/KG
80,000 - 88,000 Seeds
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