Cover Crops in Myanmar | Chemiseed Supply
Chemiseed supplies leguminous cover crop seeds and SoilBoost EA soil conditioner to plantation operations and importers serving Myanmar. Cover crops fix nitrogen, hold soil during the immature phase of tree crops, suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and build organic matter on tropical soils.
At a glance: Myanmar context
- Rubber: Myanmar rubber is concentrated in Mon State and Tanintharyi Region in the south, with additional plantings in Bago and Kayin.
- Oil palm: Trial plantings and limited commercial oil palm have been established in Tanintharyi Region, with ground cover during the immature phase a recurring agronomic concern.
- Rice and pulses: Pulses such as black gram and pigeon pea are widely grown alongside rice in the Ayeyarwady Delta and central dry zone.
- Common challenges: high monsoon rainfall in the south, leaching-prone tropical soils, and the need for early cover at rubber and oil palm establishment.
Cover crop species relevant to Myanmar
Pueraria javanica (PJ): vigorous core legume
PJ (tropical kudzu) has been documented in regional rubber smallholder systems and is suited to Myanmar's wet southern provinces. Seeding rate: 4 to 6 kg/ha. PJ typically contributes on the order of 40 to 70 kg N per hectare in plantation systems, depending on age and establishment.
Mucuna bracteata (MB): nursery-raised, long-lived cover
MB has been documented in rubber smallholder systems and produces dense, persistent ground cover. It is nursery-raised and transplanted at about 320 seedlings per hectare (roughly 85 to 100 g of seed per hectare). It is not broadcast like the other species.
Calopogonium mucunoides (CM): fast pioneer
CM establishes quickly and gives rapid early ground cover, making it useful as a pioneer at rubber and oil palm establishment. Seeding rate: 4 to 6 kg/ha as a mono stand.
Centrosema pubescens (CP) and Calopogonium caeruleum (CC): shade tolerant
As the canopy closes, shade-tolerant legumes carry the cover forward. CP seeding rate: 3 to 4.5 kg/ha. CC seeding rate: 3 to 4.5 kg/ha.
SoilBoost EA on Myanmar plantation soils
SoilBoost EA is a Leonardite-derived humic acid soil conditioner manufactured exclusively by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia. It is 60.6% humic acid by the CDFA method, pH 3.84, with 0.45% sulfur. On acidic, leaching-prone tropical soils typical of southern Myanmar, a humic acid conditioner supports soil condition and structure. SoilBoost EA is applied by broadcast at 50 to 100 kg/ha or by drench at 10 to 15 kg/ha. It is a soil conditioner: it is not a fertiliser substitute and not a disease treatment.
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Chemiseed serves Myanmar plantation operations and licensed importers on a quote-only basis. Availability and lead time are confirmed per inquiry based on species, volume, and shipment terms.
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Trust and seed quality
Chemiseed cover crop seed lots are tested to ISTA and AOSA methods for germination and purity, with BPI and ISPM-7 phytosanitary documentation available for export shipments. Spec sheets and certificates of analysis are available on request via the document center.
For Philippine inquiries, see our sister company KudzuSeeds, which is BPI-permitted in the Philippines.
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
Which cover crops are documented for Myanmar rubber?
Pueraria javanica and Mucuna bracteata have both been documented in rubber smallholder systems in the region. PJ is broadcast at 4 to 6 kg/ha and MB is nursery-raised and transplanted at about 320 seedlings per hectare.
What about cover crops for Tanintharyi oil palm trials?
The same species used in Malaysia and Indonesia apply: a fast pioneer such as Calopogonium mucunoides for early cover, plus Pueraria javanica, Mucuna bracteata, and shade-tolerant Centrosema pubescens or Calopogonium caeruleum once the canopy closes.
What does SoilBoost EA do?
SoilBoost EA is a humic acid soil conditioner that supports soil condition and structure on acidic, leaching-prone tropical soils. It is applied at 50 to 100 kg/ha by broadcast or 10 to 15 kg/ha by drench. It is not a fertiliser substitute.
How do I get availability and pricing for Myanmar?
Chemiseed operates on a quote-only basis. Request availability through the form above or WhatsApp, and we will confirm species availability, lead time, and pricing for your shipment.