Leguminosas

Legumes

Crotalaria Juncea cv. IAC 1

Morphological Characteristics

Annual legume. Erect shrub growth.

Agronomic characteristics

Good resistance to drought, medium resistance to cold and not frost resistant. Presents rapid growth. Plant is toxic to animals. Recommended for medium to high fertility soils for green fertilization, cellulose production and combatting nematodes. Perennial cycle.

Adaptation

It is recommended for medium to high fertility soils and intercropping with perennial crops. Nitrogen Supply 350 to 400 kg per hectare per year.

Liming and fertilization

According to soil analysis.

Seeding, germination and time required before use

Seeding 15 to 25 kg per hectare. Seeding 15 to 20 cm in lines or broadcast. Seeding depth 1.5 to 2 cm. Germination in 5 to 7 days, depending on weather conditions.

Production

Dry matter production varies from around 18 to 20 tons per hectare per year.

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Description

Usage
Green fertilizer and nematode control
Digestibility
Toxic to animals
Intercropping
No
Palatability
Toxic to animals
Life cycle
Annual
Altitude
Up to 1000 m
Drought tolerance
Medium
Annual precipitation
Over 600 mm
Leafhopper tolerance
High
Growth habit
Shrub
Waterlogging tolerance
Medium
Germination
7 to 28 days
Tolerance to cold
Medium
Planting depth
2 to 3 cm

 

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