Sunn Hemp
Sunn Hemp is a tall, fast growing annual legume used to increase organic matter, suppress weeds and provide Nitrogen.
When planted as a summer annual, Sunn Hemp can grow up to 6 1/2 feet tall in 60-65 days and provide up to 5,000 lbs of biomass and 100 lbs of Nitrogen per Acre.
Sunn Hemp has become a very popular annual crop ideal after grain harvest.
Research has shown Sunn Hemp has demonstrated nematode suppression.
Establishment
Plant at 1/4″ depth.
Inoculant recommended.
Management
Sunn Hemp is a warm season legume, requiring a growing temperature of at least 60 degrees. Sunn Hemp will die off with cooler temps and frost conditions.