{"product_id":"sunn-hemp-2186","title":"Sunn Hemp Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrotalaria juncea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunn Hemp is a fast-growing annual tropical and subtropical legume originating from India. Traditionally grown for fibre and forage, it is particularly valuable as a \u003cstrong\u003egreen manure, cover crop and soil-improving species\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing substantial biomass in a relatively short growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vigorous growth provides excellent ground cover, helping suppress weeds, protect exposed soil and add large amounts of organic matter. As a legume, Sunn Hemp forms a symbiotic relationship with beneficial soil bacteria, fixing atmospheric nitrogen through its root nodules and helping build fertility for following crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunn Hemp is also valued for its ability to \u003cstrong\u003esuppress populations of certain plant-parasitic nematodes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a useful rotation crop in warm-climate vegetable and cropping systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Late spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Generally not suited unless a sufficiently long, warm season is available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into warm, prepared soil in full sun once temperatures are consistently warm. Keep moist during germination and establishment, after which plants are relatively hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor green manure, cut before mature seed develops and leave the foliage on the surface as mulch or incorporate it into the soil. For maximum nitrogen fixation, treat seed with the appropriate inoculant where compatible rhizobia are not already established in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375923843290,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e5d6d9.33134467","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375923876058,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e5d725.82555772","price":16.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375923941594,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e5d767.91171083","price":29.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375923908826,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73e5d747.96834315","price":134.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_9de6b7b5-0603-42c6-af42-a0ac19b8fc3f.jpg?v=1754016829","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/sunn-hemp-2186","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}