Sunn hemp grass is a warm weather grass that thrives in poor soil. It provides many benefits when used as a cover crop. The member of the legume family displays bright green leaves and yellow blooms that soon turn into brownish pods. Although Sunn hemp cover crop is fairly new to North America, it has been grown in India for centuries. Read on to learn more about Sunn hemp uses, with helpful tips on growing Sunn hemp as a cover crop. Sunn Hemp Plant Information: Sunn Hemp Uses Sunn hemp is a tropical or subtropical plant that requires warm weather for at least 8 to 12 weeks. It is a perennial in Hawaii, southern Florida, and southern Texas but can be grown as a summer crop in most areas of North America. When planted as a cover crop (sometimes known as “green manure”) it provides nitrogen, builds organic matter, improves […]
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