Cover Crop Seeds | Centrosema pubescens (CP)
Centrosema Pubescens (CP) is a resilient cover crop, thrives in well-drained soils, tolerates heavy shade, and fixes nitrogen to enhance soil fertility. It spreads via stolons, providing excellent ...
Quick Facts
PLANT CHARACTER
Perennial, trailing-climbing herb, strong rooting at nodes
Growth: Spread from stolons
USES
Soil cover, grazed mixtures, animal feed and nitrogen fixer
GROWTH HABIT
Prefers well-drained soils. Able to withstand heavy shade. Drought tolerant
PLANTING TYPE & SEEDING RATE
Monoculture-5kg/ha. Mixture- 2kg/ha
PLANTING METHOD
Drill or in holes
DRY MATTER PRODUCTION
7-12t/ha/year
NO. OF SEEDS/KG
39,000 - 39,700 seeds
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