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1. Crotalaria Juncea is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is grown for its seeds, also known as sunn hemp, which are high in protein and other nutrients. Sunn hemp is an important crop in India, Africa, and the Caribbean, where it is used as a green manure, fodder, and forage crop.
2. The plant grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has yellow flowers and long slender foliage. The seed pods are round and contain numerous small seeds. The seeds are black or brown in color and are enclosed in a fibrous skin. Sunn hemp seeds are high in protein, with an average of 20-25%, and are rich in essential fatty acids and minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
3. Sunn hemp has excellent soil-building benefits, fixing nitrogen in the soil and reducing erosion. It is also a great cover crop, smothering weeds and protecting the soil from direct sunlight. Sunn hemp can be used as a companion crop, providing shade and protection to other crops.
4. Sunn hemp can be used to feed livestock, as it is high in protein and digestible. It can also be used as a forage crop, providing nutritious fodder for grazing animals. Sunn hemp is also used to make paper, fibers, and plastics, as well as being used in biodegradable packaging.
5. Sunn hemp is easy to grow, requiring only a few months to mature and produce seeds. It can be grown in poor soils with minimal inputs, and can be harvested multiple times throughout the season. Sunn hemp is an excellent crop for small-scale and subsistence farming, as it is high-yielding and requires little input.
How to Grow Your :
1. Soak in water for 24 to 48 hours before you t them. This allows moisture to penetrate the coat and leads to swelling of the ’s parts to spur germination.
2. Find a location with well-drained, organic-rich, sandy or silt loam and with a minimum average temperature of about 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the t’s early growth. The most favorable temperature range is between 75 to 80 degrees. The t should ideally receive six hours of sun per.
3. Till the soil to rid it of weeds and to increase air circulation. Apply compost to the soil after tilling.
4. Place two or three in a hole about ½ to 1 inch deep in the soil along a fence or under a 6-foot-tall trellis form. The holes should be 15 to 23 inches apart and rows 3 to 5 feet apart.You can also start in small plastic pots in a commercial soil mix.
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