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