About This Item 🌿

Type: Open-pollinated, Non-hybrid
Germination: 5–10 days
Sunlight: 6–8 hours daily
Where to Grow: Open fields, terrace gardens, or farm borders
Season: Spring to early summer; after last frost
Sowing Depth: ½–1 inch
Climate: Warm and sunny (20–35°C)
Plant Height: 5–9 feet
Fertilizer: Requires little or no fertilizer; add compost for best growth
Harvest: 60–90 days after sowing (for biomass or seeds)
Maintenance: Low; minimal care needed, drought tolerant

Growing in Pots 🪴

Choose a large, deep pot with well-draining sandy soil. Place in full sun, water regularly during the first two weeks, and enrich with organic compost if available.

Plant Care 🌱

• Ensure adequate sunlight
• Water regularly during establishment, then reduce
• Rotate crops to prevent wilt disease
• Minimal pruning required; trim as a green manure before fibrous stem stage
• Watch for pests but rarely a problem

Special Features ✨

Fast-growing legume, excellent as a green manure, cover crop, or forage. Smothers weeds, improves soil fertility, and fixes nitrogen naturally.

Benefits 🌾

Improves soil structure, boosts organic matter, controls nematodes, suppresses weeds, and provides high-quality animal fodder or natural fiber.