{"title":"Cover crop seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fb;border-left:4px solid #2E75B6;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 28px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cover crop seed is right for your plantation?\u003c\/strong\u003e The answer depends on your crop (oil palm, rubber, coconut, or durian), canopy stage, soil pH, rainfall pattern, and management capacity. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. supplies five leguminous cover crop species -- Mucuna bracteata (MB), Pueraria javanica (PJ), Calopogonium mucunoides (CM), Centrosema pubescens (CP), and Calopogonium caeruleum (CC) -- each with documented strengths and clear limitations. We also supply SoilBoost EA humic acid soil conditioner (manufactured exclusively by Chemiseed) and RB Lure rhinoceros beetle pheromone traps. All products are available for export to tropical regions worldwide with phytosanitary certification.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25rem;color:#1a3a4a;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:12px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8d4e3;\"\u003eWhich buyer type are you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:16px 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #2E75B6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a4a;font-size:1rem;\"\u003ePlantation Manager\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.93rem;\"\u003eOil palm, rubber, coconut, or durian estates. Need species matched to canopy stage, soil type, and hectarage. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\" style=\"color:#2E75B6;\"\u003eOil palm guide\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\" style=\"color:#2E75B6;\"\u003eRubber guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #2E75B6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a4a;font-size:1rem;\"\u003eDistributor \/ Reseller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.93rem;\"\u003eInterested in stocking Chemiseed products in your region. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/become-a-distributor\" style=\"color:#2E75B6;\"\u003eDistributor application\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #2E75B6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a4a;font-size:1rem;\"\u003eGovernment \/ B2G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.93rem;\"\u003eReforestation, slope stabilization, or public-sector procurement. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/60172374058?text=Government%20inquiry%20for%20Chemiseed%20products\" style=\"color:#2E75B6;\"\u003eContact for tender pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #2E75B6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a4a;font-size:1rem;\"\u003eSmallholder \/ Home Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.93rem;\"\u003eSmall-scale planting, erosion control, or soil improvement. SoilBoost EA 500g and 1kg packs available. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/soil-conditioner-soilboost-ea-500g\" style=\"color:#2E75B6;\"\u003eView SoilBoost EA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25rem;color:#1a3a4a;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:12px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8d4e3;\"\u003eGuides and Comparisons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:12px 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003ePJ vs MB Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003eBest for Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003eBest for Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soil-enhancer-vs-fertilizer-difference\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSoil Enhancer vs Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soilboost-ea-vs-compost-humic-acid-comparison\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSoilBoost EA vs Compost\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/rhinoceros-beetle-pheromone-trap-rb-lure\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003eRB Lure Beetle Traps\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/evidence-hub\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003eEvidence Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-seeds-supplier-southeast-asia\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:8px 14px;background:#f0f7fb;border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:6px;color:#1a3a4a;text-decoration:none;font-size:0.93rem;font-weight:500;\"\u003eGlobal Supplier Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25rem;color:#1a3a4a;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:12px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #b8d4e3;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0f7fb;font-size:0.97rem;\"\u003eWhich cover crop species is best for oil palm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eIt depends on canopy stage and management capacity. For young oil palm with active management, Mucuna bracteata (MB) is recommended -- it fixes 67-84% Ndfa (MPOB OPB 60) and survives approximately 4 months of drought. For young oil palm with limited management, a CM\/PJ\/CP\/CC mix avoids the risk of MB smothering palms. For mature shaded oil palm, CC and CP persist better under canopy. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eOil Palm Species Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0f7fb;font-size:0.97rem;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between PJ and MB?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eBoth are high-performing tropical legume cover crops, but they serve different roles. MB is stronger for young oil palm on mineral soils with vigorous growth and drought resilience, but demands active palm-circle maintenance. PJ suits rubber inter-rows, coconut basins, and systems where moderate growth is preferred. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\"\u003ePJ vs MB Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0f7fb;font-size:0.97rem;\"\u003eHow many kilograms of seed do I need per hectare?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eSeeding rates vary by species and planting method. For monoculture: PJ 4-6 kg\/ha, CM 4-6 kg\/ha, CP 3-5 kg\/ha, CC 3-5 kg\/ha. MB is typically established from seedlings at approximately 320 seedlings\/ha (peat BMP). For mixtures, reduce each species to 2-3 kg\/ha. Contact us with your hectarage and soil conditions for a specific recommendation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0f7fb;font-size:0.97rem;\"\u003eDo cover crops increase yield?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eCover crops provide documented benefits for soil nitrogen, weed suppression, erosion control, and soil structure. Some studies report yield improvements, but yield outcomes depend on site conditions, management quality, and the comparator used. The primary value of cover crops is soil-system improvement, not guaranteed yield increases.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0f7fb;font-size:0.97rem;\"\u003eWhat is SoilBoost EA and how does it differ from fertilizer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eSoilBoost EA is a humic-acid-based soil conditioner manufactured exclusively by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. -- it is not sold by any other company. Fertilizers supply nutrients (N, P, K). SoilBoost EA improves the soil's ability to hold and deliver those nutrients -- meta-analytic evidence shows +12% yield and +27% nitrogen use efficiency (Ma et al. 2024). They are complementary, not interchangeable. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soil-enhancer-vs-fertilizer-difference\"\u003eSoil Enhancer vs Fertilizer explainer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #b8d4e3;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding:12px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;background:#f0f7fb;font-size:0.97rem;\"\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eYes. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. exports cover crop seeds, SoilBoost EA, and all products to tropical regions worldwide including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. All international shipments include phytosanitary certification under ISPM 7 and NPPO Malaysia standards. Contact us via WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/60172374058\"\u003e+60 17-237 4058\u003c\/a\u003e with your destination country for pricing and logistics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which cover crop species is best for oil palm?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It depends on canopy stage and management capacity. For young oil palm with active management, Mucuna bracteata (MB) is recommended for its nitrogen fixation (67-84% Ndfa) and drought resilience. For limited management, use a CM\/PJ\/CP\/CC mix. For mature shaded oil palm, CC and CP persist better under canopy.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between PJ and MB?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both are high-performing tropical legume cover crops. 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All international shipments include phytosanitary certification under ISPM 7 and NPPO Malaysia standards.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1rem;\"\u003eNew: read the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crops-guide\"\u003ecomplete cover crops guide\u003c\/a\u003e for species selection, seeding rates, and nitrogen fixation figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calopogonium-mucunoides-cm","title":"Calopogonium mucunoides (CM) Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6fbf7;border-left:4px solid #2a7d3f;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;color:#14361f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalopogonium mucunoides (CM)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-establishing annual legume cover crop for rubber, coconut and oil palm. It produces dense ground cover quickly, fixes nitrogen, and decomposes fast to recycle nutrients (95.61% within 3 months; 10,773 kg fresh biomass\/ha at 150 days). Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. supplies CM seed, tested to ISTA and AOSA methods, for Malaysia, Indonesia and export.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrailing annual legume with creeping and twining growth. Establishes quickly, producing dense vegetative cover under rubber and coconut canopies. Adapts well to a range of tropical soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, erosion control, soil cover, green manure, and weed suppression. Established as a basin legume in coconut systems, \u003cem\u003eCalopogonium mucunoides\u003c\/em\u003e contributes \u003cstrong\u003e27.21 kg of biomass and 186.5 g of nitrogen per basin\u003c\/strong\u003e (Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram, 1993), and alongside \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e, can substitute \u003cstrong\u003eup to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e in adult coconut. For optimal germination, consider using \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator\u003c\/a\u003e during planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRapid early establishment. Produces \u003cstrong\u003e10,773 kg of fresh biomass per hectare at 150 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in Philippine plantation trials. Decomposes at 95.61% within 3 months, making it one of the fastest nutrient-cycling cover crops available for tropical inter-row systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure stand: 4-6 kg\/ha; in a legume mixture: 1-3 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing, broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n6-10 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~70,000 seeds (1000-seed weight 13-15 g, PROSEA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIED BY CHEMISEED SDN. BHD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCalopogonium mucunoides seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian tropical agriculture company specializing in cover crop seeds, soil conditioners, and plantation inputs. Chemiseed is a trusted supplier of leguminous cover crop seeds across the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY: TROPICAL REGIONS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChemiseed Sdn. Bhd. exports Calopogonium mucunoides seeds to plantations, agricultural cooperatives, government agencies, and distributors across Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines), Latin America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru), Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda), South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh), and Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji). All seed shipments comply with international phytosanitary certification and trade compliance standards. Contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. for bulk seed supply, distributor partnerships, and international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003eCover Crop Comparison: PJ, CM, CP, MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/comprehensive-faq-about-chemiseed-cover-crops-growth-soil-sustainability-more\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator, Boost Germination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Calopogonium mucunoides Seeds\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eData from institutional research in the Philippines and peer-reviewed coconut nutrition studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 20h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 20c5.5-2.5.8-6.4 3-10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.5 9.4c1.1.8 1.8 2.2 2.3 3.7-2 .4-3.5.4-4.8-.3-1.2-.6-2.3-1.9-3-4.2 2.8-.5 4.4 0 5.5.8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.1 6a7 7 0 0 1 1.1 4.8c-1.6.8-3.6.1-4.7-.3.2-2 1.4-3.8 3.6-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e10,773\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg fresh biomass per hectare\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eAt 150 days after planting in rubber inter-rows, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1.5 8.5 5.5 4.5 9.5 8.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5.5 4.5v9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 10.6 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22.5 15.5 18.5 19.5 14.5 15.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18.5 19.5v-9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-10.6-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e95.61%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eDecomposition within 3 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eRapid breakdown under tropical conditions releases stored nutrients directly into the root zone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e27 kg + 187 g N\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eBiomass \u0026amp; nitrogen per coconut basin\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003e27.21 kg of biomass and 186.5 g of nitrogen contributed per basin (Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram, 1993).\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.coconutcommunity.org\/index.php\/journalicc\/article\/download\/265\/228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThomas \u0026amp; Shantaram 1993, Int. Coconut Community Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003eUp to 30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eN fertiliser substitution in coconut\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eBasin legumes including Calopogonium mucunoides can substitute up to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIndian Coconut Journal 2022, Coconut Board of India\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics from institutional and peer-reviewed sources. Seeds supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., available for export worldwide. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.coconutcommunity.org\/index.php\/journalicc\/article\/download\/265\/228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram coconut basin study\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:2em 0 1.5em;border-top:2px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fb;padding:1.5em;border-radius:8px;border-left:4px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;\"\u003eRead more from the Chemiseed agronomic knowledge base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.25em;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/eudr-compliance-malaysia-traceability-2026\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eEUDR Is Delayed. Your Traceability Obligations Are Not.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/rspo-ish-2024-standard-changes-smallholder-guide\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eThe RSPO Changed Its Smallholder Standard. Here Is What Actually Changed.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/mspo-ghg-reporting-fertiliser-programme-malaysia\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eGHG Reporting Is Now Part of MSPO. Here Is What It Means for Your Fertiliser Programme.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/tspks-2-oil-palm-replanting-malaysia-grant\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRM14,000 Per Hectare for Replanting. Here Is Who Qualifies and How to Apply.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding:1.5rem;background:#f8faf8;border:1px solid #e0e8e0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall quantities \/ Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e For single packs and smaller quantities, shop our retail stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \/ Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e For plantation-scale orders (100 kg+), \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003erequest a bulk quote\u003c\/a\u003e with volume discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExport \/ International:\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship globally. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for CIF\/FOB pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarketplace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retail packs available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/chemiseed_my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShopee Malaysia\u003c\/a\u003e and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or work out the seed quantity with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Bhd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12328524709975,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5992\/0727\/files\/cover-crop-seeds-calopogonium-mucunoides-cm-1387940.jpg?v=1752388976"},{"product_id":"pueraria-javanica-pj","title":"Pueraria javanica (PJ) Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6fbf7;border-left:4px solid #2a7d3f;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;color:#14361f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePueraria javanica (PJ)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called tropical kudzu (Pueraria phaseoloides), is a fast-growing tropical legume cover crop for rubber, coconut and oil palm. It fixes up to 250 kg N\/ha\/year (85 to 93% drawn from the air), forms rapid ground cover, and cut runoff 88% and soil loss 98% versus bare soil in replanted rubber. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. supplies PJ seed, tested to ISTA and AOSA methods, for Malaysia, Indonesia and export.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing, trailing to twining annual\/short-lived perennial legume. Forms a dense, self-regenerating ground cover under plantation canopies. Deep root system contributes to subsoil moisture access and nutrient cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, erosion control, soil moisture retention, potassium cycling, weed suppression, and cover crop for replanting phases. In immature rubber, field research confirms \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e can fix up to \u003cstrong\u003e250 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 85-93% of that nitrogen drawn directly from the atmosphere at full ground cover. In replanted rubber, a legume cover including \u003cem\u003ePueraria\u003c\/em\u003e reduced runoff by \u003cstrong\u003e88% and soil loss by 98%\u003c\/strong\u003e versus bare soil (Perron et al., 2024). For optimal germination results, pair with \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator\u003c\/a\u003e during planting. See also: \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\"\u003ePJ vs MB Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVigorous establishment under full sun and moderate shade. Produces \u003cstrong\u003e14,347 kg of fresh biomass per hectare at 150 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in Philippine plantation trials. Biomass decomposes at 95.66% within 3 months, releasing 3.572% N, 0.245% P, and 0.809% K directly into the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOCONUT \u0026amp; MULTI-CROP USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEstablished as a basin legume in coconut, \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e contributes 28.45 kg of biomass and 196.2 g of nitrogen per basin, and can substitute up to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements (Indian Coconut Journal, 2022).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure stand: 4-6 kg\/ha; in a legume mixture: 2-4 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing, broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n8-12 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~55,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIED BY CHEMISEED SDN. BHD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPueraria javanica seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian tropical agriculture company specializing in cover crop seeds, soil conditioners, and plantation inputs. Chemiseed is a trusted supplier of leguminous cover crop seeds across the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY: TROPICAL REGIONS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChemiseed Sdn. Bhd. exports Pueraria javanica seeds to plantations, agricultural cooperatives, government agencies, and distributors across Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines), Latin America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru), Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda), South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh), and Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji). All seed shipments comply with international phytosanitary certification and trade compliance standards. Contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. for bulk seed supply, distributor partnerships, and international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003eCover Crop Comparison: PJ, CM, CP, MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\"\u003ePJ vs MB Detailed Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-tropical-plantations-guide\"\u003eComplete Guide to Pueraria javanica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/comprehensive-faq-about-chemiseed-cover-crops-growth-soil-sustainability-more\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator, Boost Germination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Pueraria javanica Seeds\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eData from peer-reviewed trials across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (rubber, coconut, and replanting systems).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003eup to 250\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eUpper-range biological nitrogen fixation at full ground cover, immature rubber, Southeast Asia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/hal.science\/hal-02011385\/file\/2019_Vrignon_Agr_Sustainable_Dev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVrignon-Brenas et al. 2019, Sustainable Dev. Review (HAL Science)\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e85-93%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eNitrogen from the atmosphere\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003ePercentage of Pueraria's own nitrogen derived from atmospheric fixation (immature rubber trials).\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/hal.science\/hal-02011385\/file\/2019_Vrignon_Agr_Sustainable_Dev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVrignon-Brenas et al. 2019, Sustainable Dev. Review\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.5 9.4c1.1.8 1.8 2.2 2.3 3.7-2 .4-3.5.4-4.8-.3-1.2-.6-2.3-1.9-3-4.2 2.8-.5 4.4 0 5.5.8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.1 6a7 7 0 0 1 1.1 4.8c-1.6.8-3.6.1-4.7-.3.2-2 1.4-3.8 3.6-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e14,347\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg fresh biomass per hectare\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eBiomass production at 150 days after planting, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines trial.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1.5 8.5 5.5 4.5 9.5 8.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5.5 4.5v9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 10.6 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22.5 15.5 18.5 19.5 14.5 15.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18.5 19.5v-9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-10.6-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e95.66%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eDecomposition within 3 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eReleasing tissue nutrients: 3.572% N, 0.245% P, 0.809% K back into the root zone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2.69l5.66 5.66a8 8 0 1 1-11.31 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e88% \/ 98%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eLess runoff \/ less soil loss\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eVersus bare soil in replanted rubber plantations. 2024 peer-reviewed study.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38103613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePerron et al. 2024, Science of the Total Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eN fertiliser substitution\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eGreen manure legumes including Pueraria javanica can substitute up to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser in coconut basins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIndian Coconut Journal 2022, Coconut Board of India\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics from peer-reviewed or institutional research. Seeds supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., available for export worldwide. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38103613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Perron et al. 2024 erosion study\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:2em 0 1.5em;border-top:2px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fb;padding:1.5em;border-radius:8px;border-left:4px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;\"\u003eRead more from the Chemiseed agronomic knowledge base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.25em;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/eudr-compliance-malaysia-traceability-2026\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eEUDR Is Delayed. Your Traceability Obligations Are Not.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/tspks-2-oil-palm-replanting-malaysia-grant\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRM14,000 Per Hectare for Replanting. Here Is Who Qualifies and How to Apply.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/indonesia-b40-biodiesel-palm-oil-supply-impact\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eIndonesia's B40 Mandate Has Pulled 2 Million Tonnes of Palm Oil Off the Market.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/rubber-ccru-2024-controlled-release-urea-hevea\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eConventional Urea Loses a Large Proportion of Its Nitrogen Before Rubber Trees Can Use It.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding:1.5rem;background:#f8faf8;border:1px solid #e0e8e0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall quantities \/ Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e For single packs and smaller quantities, shop our retail stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \/ Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e For plantation-scale orders (100 kg+), \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003erequest a bulk quote\u003c\/a\u003e with volume discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExport \/ International:\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship globally. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for CIF\/FOB pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarketplace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retail packs available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/chemiseed_my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShopee Malaysia\u003c\/a\u003e and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or work out the seed quantity with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:0.85rem;color:#777;\"\u003eLast reviewed June 2026 by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12329032187991,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5992\/0727\/files\/cover-crop-seeds-pueraria-javanica-pj-7206742.jpg?v=1752388976"},{"product_id":"centrosema-pubescens-cp","title":"Centrosema pubescens (CP) Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6fbf7;border-left:4px solid #2a7d3f;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;color:#14361f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentrosema pubescens (CP)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shade-tolerant, quick-to-establish perennial legume cover crop for plantation inter-rows and agroforestry. It fixes nitrogen even under canopy shade up to 80% (120 to 270 kg N\/ha\/year) and forms persistent ground cover in 4 to 8 months. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. supplies CP seed, tested to ISTA and AOSA methods, for Malaysia, Indonesia and export.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust, creeping perennial legume with good shade tolerance, supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). Produces persistent ground cover even under established plantation canopies. Deep-rooting system contributes to subsoil nutrition and aggregate stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation under shade, erosion control, soil cover in cacao and agroforestry systems, and establishment for replanting and slope protection. \u003cem\u003eCentrosema pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e sustains biological nitrogen fixation at \u003cstrong\u003e120–270 kg N\/ha\/year even under canopy shade up to 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong choice where other cover crops struggle beneath closed cacao or rubber canopies. Tissue nitrogen remains stable at 2.4–2.7%, maintaining continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover. For optimal germination, pair with \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQuick to establish under adequate rainfall, reaching \u003cstrong\u003edense ground cover within 4–8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, then producing persistent, self-maintaining cover once rooted. Suitable for slope gradients where erosion risk is high. See how CP compares against other species in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003ecover crop comparison guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture or mixture: 2–4 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing, broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5–9 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~65,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIED BY CHEMISEED SDN. BHD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCentrosema pubescens (CP) cover crop seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian agricultural input company specialising in cover crop seeds and soil conditioners for tropical plantation systems. Chemiseed holds valid export permits and phytosanitary certificates for international seed shipment under ISPM 7 and NPPO Malaysia standards. For bulk enquiries, contact Chemiseed directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY: TROPICAL REGIONS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChemiseed Sdn. Bhd. exports Centrosema pubescens seeds to tropical regions worldwide. Current export destinations and target markets include: Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea (Southeast Asia and Oceania); Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru (Latin America); Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa); India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (South Asia); Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu (Pacific Islands). All shipments include phytosanitary certification. Contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. for bulk pricing and export logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003eCover Crop Comparison: PJ, CM, CP, MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/comprehensive-faq-about-chemiseed-cover-crops-growth-soil-sustainability-more\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator, Boost Germination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Centrosema pubescens Seeds by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eSpecies performance data from agronomic field observation and institutional references across SE Asian plantation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e120–270\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eSustained nitrogen fixation even under canopy shade up to 80%.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/uses.plantnet-project.org\/en\/Centrosema_pubescens_(PROSEA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePROSEA \/ PlantUse, Centrosema pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003eUp to 80%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eCanopy shade tolerance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003ePersists under heavy shade, among the most shade-tolerant cover crop species available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/keys.lucidcentral.org\/keys\/v3\/pastures\/Html\/Centro.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLucid Pastures, Centro Factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e4–8\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eMonths to dense ground cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eForms a compact cover 35–45 cm deep under adequate rainfall.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/keys.lucidcentral.org\/keys\/v3\/pastures\/Html\/Centro.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLucid Pastures, Centro Factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e2.4–2.7%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eTissue nitrogen content\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eStable tissue nitrogen even under shade, continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/uses.plantnet-project.org\/en\/Centrosema_pubescens_(PROSEA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePROSEA \/ PlantUse, Centrosema pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eCentrosema pubescens seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. and available for export worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:2em 0 1.5em;border-top:2px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fb;padding:1.5em;border-radius:8px;border-left:4px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;\"\u003eRead more from the Chemiseed agronomic knowledge base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.25em;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/eudr-compliance-malaysia-traceability-2026\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eEUDR Is Delayed. Your Traceability Obligations Are Not.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/rspo-ish-2024-standard-changes-smallholder-guide\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eThe RSPO Changed Its Smallholder Standard. Here Is What Actually Changed.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/tspks-2-oil-palm-replanting-malaysia-grant\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRM14,000 Per Hectare for Replanting. Here Is Who Qualifies and How to Apply.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/oil-palm-planting-density-research-malaysia\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eHow Many Palms Per Hectare Is the Right Number? What the Research Actually Shows.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding:1.5rem;background:#f8faf8;border:1px solid #e0e8e0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall quantities \/ Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e For single packs and smaller quantities, shop our retail stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \/ Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e For plantation-scale orders (100 kg+), \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003erequest a bulk quote\u003c\/a\u003e with volume discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExport \/ International:\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship globally. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for CIF\/FOB pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarketplace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retail packs available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/chemiseed_my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShopee Malaysia\u003c\/a\u003e and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or work out the seed quantity with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/centrosema-pubescens-cover-crop-guide\"\u003eCentrosema pubescens cover crop guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crops-guide\"\u003ecomplete cover crops guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:0.85rem;color:#777;\"\u003eLast reviewed June 2026 by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12329131966551,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5992\/0727\/files\/cover-crop-seeds-centrosema-pubescens-cp-1400424.jpg?v=1752388977"},{"product_id":"mucuna-bracteata-mb","title":"Mucuna bracteata (MB) Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6fbf7;border-left:4px solid #2a7d3f;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;color:#14361f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMucuna bracteata (MB)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous perennial legume cover crop for young oil palm and rubber. It fixes 67 to 84% of its nitrogen from the air (150 to 200 kg N\/ha\/year, MPOB), reaches 100% ground cover in about 6 months, and suppresses weeds by 94.7 to 99.9% versus bare inter-rows. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. supplies MB seed, tested to ISTA and AOSA methods, for Malaysia, Indonesia and export.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial, creeping, aggressive climber supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). Thick stems and pseudo tap roots extending 2 to 3m deep. Branches from each node. Adventitious roots do not form easily from nodes touching the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, weed suppression, erosion control, soil moisture and temperature regulation, and soil organic matter improvement. Research conducted by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) confirms that \u003cem\u003eMucuna bracteata\u003c\/em\u003e derives \u003cstrong\u003e67 to 84% of its nitrogen directly from the atmosphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering 150 to 200 kg of fixed nitrogen per hectare per year under Southeast Asian plantation conditions, a proven reduction in synthetic fertiliser dependency. For a detailed species-by-species comparison, see \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\"\u003ePJ vs MB Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShade tolerant during establishment. Initial growth is slow during the first 8 to 10 months before becoming highly prolific. Achieves \u003cstrong\u003e100% ground cover within 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e under adequate rainfall, confirmed as the fastest canopy closure of any cover crop tested in Malaysian plantation trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEED CONTROL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dense legume mat suppresses weed density and dry weight by \u003cstrong\u003e94.7 to 99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e versus unweeded control plots in oil palm inter-rows, effectively eliminating \u003cem\u003eImperata cylindrica\u003c\/em\u003e (lalang\/cogon grass) and broadleaf competitors, reducing or eliminating herbicide passes. Learn more about cover crop selection in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003ebest cover crop for oil palm\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture: 85 to 100 g\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNursery then field transplanting in points (holes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUp to 28 t\/ha\/year (open canopy); about 13 t\/ha\/year under 60 to 70 percent shade (MPOB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5,900 to 6,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIED BY CHEMISEED SDN. BHD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMucuna bracteata (MB) cover crop seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian agricultural input company specialising in cover crop seeds and soil conditioners for tropical plantation systems. Chemiseed fumigates seed and holds valid export permits and phytosanitary certificates for international seed shipment under ISPM 7 and NPPO Malaysia standards. For bulk enquiries, contact Chemiseed directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY: TROPICAL REGIONS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChemiseed Sdn. Bhd. exports Mucuna bracteata seeds to tropical regions worldwide. Current export destinations and target markets include: Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea (Southeast Asia and Oceania); Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru (Latin America); Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa); India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (South Asia); Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu (Pacific Islands). All shipments are fumigated and include phytosanitary certification. Contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. for bulk pricing and export logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003eCover Crop Comparison: PJ, CM, CP, MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\"\u003ePJ vs MB Detailed Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/comprehensive-faq-about-chemiseed-cover-crops-growth-soil-sustainability-more\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator, Boost Germination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Mucuna bracteata Seeds by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eData from MPOB, JCU, and peer-reviewed plantation trials across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e67-84%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eNitrogen from the atmosphere\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eConfirmed by isotope dilution tracing in a 3-year oil palm plantation, Malaysia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/palmoilis.mpob.gov.my\/publications\/OPB\/opb60-Cheah.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMPOB \/ Cheah et al., Oil Palm Bulletin No. 60\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e150-200\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eRoutine fixation rate when established at 100% ground cover under Southeast Asian plantation conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/researchonline.jcu.edu.au\/79383\/1\/Pipai2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJCU \/ Pipai 2023, Biological N Fixation in Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eMonths to 100% ground cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eFastest canopy closure of any cover crop tested under Malaysian and Indonesian plantation conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/jopr.mpob.gov.my\/leguminous-cover-crops-in-malaysian-oil-palm-fields-the-species-seed-technology-field-practices-and-future-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCABI \/ JOPR 2025, Cover Crops in Malaysian Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e84%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eHigher oil yield vs. bare soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003e5-year field trial in Southern Nigeria: 1.69 t\/ha (Mucuna) vs 0.92 t\/ha (control) by year 5.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.directresearchpublisher.org\/index.php\/drjafs\/article\/download\/68\/57\/111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDirect Research Journal of Agric. \u0026amp; Food Science 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e94.7-99.9%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eReduction in weed density\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eWeed density and dry weight reduction vs. unweeded control plots in oil palm inter-rows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cabidigitallibrary.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.5555\/20153179048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCABI Digital Library, Cover Crops \u0026amp; Weed Suppression in Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num\"\u003e1.11\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eg\/cm3 bulk density\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eUnder Mucuna bracteata vs. 1.40 g\/cm3 in bare-soil controls. Improved soil porosity and root penetration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.directresearchpublisher.org\/index.php\/drjafs\/article\/download\/68\/57\/111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDirect Research Journal of Agric. \u0026amp; Food Science 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eMucuna bracteata seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. and available for export worldwide. All statistics are drawn from peer-reviewed or institutional research. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmoilis.mpob.gov.my\/publications\/OPB\/opb60-Cheah.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView MPOB nitrogen fixation bulletin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:2em 0 1.5em;border-top:2px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fb;padding:1.5em;border-radius:8px;border-left:4px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;\"\u003eRead more from the Chemiseed agronomic knowledge base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.25em;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/eudr-compliance-malaysia-traceability-2026\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eEUDR Is Delayed. Your Traceability Obligations Are Not.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/tspks-2-oil-palm-replanting-malaysia-grant\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRM14,000 Per Hectare for Replanting. Here Is Who Qualifies and How to Apply.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/rspo-ish-2024-standard-changes-smallholder-guide\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eThe RSPO Changed Its Smallholder Standard. Here Is What Actually Changed.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/oil-palm-planting-density-research-malaysia\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eHow Many Palms Per Hectare Is the Right Number? What the Research Actually Shows.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding:1.5rem;background:#f8faf8;border:1px solid #e0e8e0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall quantities \/ Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e For single packs and smaller quantities, shop our retail stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \/ Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e For plantation-scale orders (100 kg+), \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003erequest a bulk quote\u003c\/a\u003e with volume discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExport \/ International:\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship globally. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for CIF\/FOB pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarketplace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retail packs available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/chemiseed_my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShopee Malaysia\u003c\/a\u003e and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or work out the seed quantity with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/mucuna-bracteata-cover-crop-guide\"\u003eMucuna bracteata cover crop guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crops-guide\"\u003ecomplete cover crops guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:0.85rem;color:#777;\"\u003eLast reviewed June 2026 by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12329176236119,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5992\/0727\/files\/cover-crop-seeds-mucuna-bracteata-mb-3116690.jpg?v=1752388976"},{"product_id":"calopogonium-caeruleum-cc","title":"Calopogonium caeruleum (CC) Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6fbf7;border-left:4px solid #2a7d3f;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;color:#14361f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalopogonium caeruleum (CC)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most shade-tolerant tropical legume cover crops, suited to mature oil palm and rubber and especially to oil palm feeder roads and harvest paths. It stays productive across 60 to 100% light transmission, tolerates acid soils to pH 4.0, and yields 3 to 7 t dry matter per hectare per year. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. supplies CC seed, tested to ISTA and AOSA methods, for Malaysia, Indonesia and export.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerennial, twining legume supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). Stems become woody with age. Rooting in nodes when in contact with moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth: Spreads via stolons under favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGreen manure, nitrogen fixation, weed suppression and erosion control under tree crops. \u003cem\u003eCalopogonium caeruleum\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most shade-tolerant tropical legumes, staying productive across 60 to 100% light transmission and persisting under mature canopy where other covers thin out. Its shade tolerance and persistence make it especially well suited to oil palm feeder roads and harvest paths, where it holds the verges and controls weeds along access routes. In a Nigerian trial it gave the second-highest green-manure effect among 12 legumes tested, an equivalent of about 90 kg N\/ha (Tropical Forages, CSIRO\/CIAT). For optimal germination, pair with \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTolerates heavy shade. Grows in soils with pH as low as 4.0. More drought tolerant but slower to establish than CM and PJ. May take 20 months to achieve a complete cover. Compare species performance in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003ecover crop comparison guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure stand: 3-4.5 kg\/ha; in a legume mixture: 1-1.5 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrill or plants in holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3-7t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n14,500 - 14,700 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIED BY CHEMISEED SDN. BHD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCalopogonium caeruleum (CC) cover crop seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian agricultural input company specialising in cover crop seeds and soil conditioners for tropical plantation systems. Chemiseed holds valid export permits and phytosanitary certificates for international seed shipment under ISPM 7 and NPPO Malaysia standards. For bulk enquiries, contact Chemiseed directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY: TROPICAL REGIONS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChemiseed Sdn. Bhd. exports Calopogonium caeruleum seeds to tropical regions worldwide. Current export destinations and target markets include: Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea (Southeast Asia and Oceania); Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru (Latin America); Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa); India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (South Asia); Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu (Pacific Islands). All shipments include phytosanitary certification. Contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. for bulk pricing and export logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003eCover Crop Comparison: PJ, CM, CP, MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/comprehensive-faq-about-chemiseed-cover-crops-growth-soil-sustainability-more\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator, Boost Germination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Calopogonium caeruleum Seeds by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eSpecies performance data from Tropical Forages (CSIRO\/CIAT) and tropical plantation research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e3-7\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003et dry matter per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eAmong the most productive herbaceous legumes; leaf fall alone can reach 7 t DM\/ha\/year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalforages.info\/text\/entities\/calopogonium_caeruleum.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTropical Forages (CSIRO\/CIAT), Calopogonium caeruleum\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e~90\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg\/ha nitrogen equivalent\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eSecond-highest green-manure effect among 12 legumes tested in a Nigerian field trial.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalforages.info\/text\/entities\/calopogonium_caeruleum.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTropical Forages (CSIRO\/CIAT), Calopogonium caeruleum\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e60-100%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eLight transmission, stays productive\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eOne of the most shade-tolerant tropical legumes; persists under mature plantation canopy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalforages.info\/text\/entities\/calopogonium_caeruleum.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTropical Forages (CSIRO\/CIAT), Calopogonium caeruleum\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003epH 4.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eAcid-soil tolerance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eGrows on soils with pH as low as 4.0 and persists on rainfall down to 700 mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalforages.info\/text\/entities\/calopogonium_caeruleum.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTropical Forages (CSIRO\/CIAT), Calopogonium caeruleum\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eCalopogonium caeruleum seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. 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