Description Supplies 4 tons of organic matter and is a great soil builder! Sunn Hemp makes an excellent deer plot ingredient. Deer have been documented to pass soybean crops in order to get to Sunn Hemp. Tolerates poor soils better than other forages. If planting in a blend, use a lower percentage of Sunn Hemp to prevent it from out-competing other legumes. A nitrogen fixating summer annual legume. Adds over 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre to the soil. Up to 20 pounds of residual phosphorus, and 80 pounds of residual potash transfers from subsoil to the topsoil. Supplies 4 tons of organic matter and is a great soil builder. Advantages Fast growing = 60 days from planting typically 5-6 foot tall. High protein = 30 percent protein in the leaves. Weight gainer for cattle in the heat of summer. Requires cowpea/lespedeza inoculation. Recommendations When planting, cover seed ½ to 1 inch deep. Will tolerate pH of 5.0 to 7.5. Plant growth: For the first 30 days, the plant is sending down roots and top growth is very slow. After that, the plant usually grows rapidly and typically reaches a height of 6 feet in growth by day 60. Sun hemp is non-invasive. Type: Annual Tropical Legume Usage: Forage, Cover, green chop Plant: May 15 – July 10 Height: 5 – 6 ft. Seeding Rates: 15 lbs./acre (mix/cover crop) 25 – 30 lbs./acre (drilled) 30 – 50 lbs./acre (broadcast)
