{"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","url":"https:\/\/chemiseed.com\/en-id\/products\/mucuna-bracteata-mb","provider":"Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. 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