Sunn Hemp Seeds (Crotalaria juncea) – Fast-growing green manure crop that builds soil health, prevents erosion, and fixes nitrogen.

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Minimum: 100+ Seeds Boost your soil's vitality with Sunn Hemp—a powerful, fast-growing cover crop that’s prized by farmers and gardeners alike for its incredible ability to build s oil structure, add organic matter, suppress weeds, and fix atmospheric nitrogen naturally. Whether you're revitalizing depleted beds or prepping land for future crops, Sunn Hemp delivers unmatched performance in a short growing window. Grown widely as a green manure, this warm-season legume produces lush biomass, deep taproots, and nitrogen-rich residues that break down quickly—making it an ideal choice for regenerative farming, permaculture, and sustainable gardening. 🌱 Key Features: ⚡ Fast-Growing: Matures in just 60–90 days, producing tall, thick growth 🌾 Soil Builder: Improves texture, aeration, and organic matter 🌿 Nitrogen Fixer: Converts atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable forms 🛡️ Erosion Control: Dense roots and foliage protect soil from wind and water erosion 🔄 Weed Suppressor: Outcompetes and shades out unwanted plants 🐝 Pollinator-Friendly: Produces small yellow flowers that attract beneficial insects 🧑🌾 Versatile Use: Great for gardens, food plots, orchards, pastures, or fallow fields 🧑🌾 Planting & Care Tips: Best Planting Time: Late spring to mid-summer (after last frost) Growing Zone: Thrives in warm-season regions (Zones 6–11) Light Needs: Full sun Soil Preference: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor fertility Sowing Method: Broadcast or drill at approx. 1/2–1 inch deep Germination: 3–7 days in warm conditions Growth Habit: Reaches 4–6 ft tall in ideal climates Termination: Mow, chop, or till before seed set to avoid reseeding 🌾 Perfect For: Regenerative and no-till gardens Homesteads and small farms Orchard ground covers Wildlife and hunting plots Soil remediation projects Organic weed and pest control systems 🌎 Why Grow Sunn Hemp? ✔️ Replaces synthetic fertilizers naturally✔️ Improves long-term soil fertility and structure✔️ Reduces runoff and erosion in vulnerable areas✔️ Adds biomass for composting or mulching✔️ Excellent companion crop or fallow-season filler 💚 Grow Smart. Grow Strong. Grow Sunn Hemp. By planting Sunn Hemp, you’re not just growing a cover crop—you’re healing your soil, feeding future plants, and reducing your reliance on synthetic inputs. Fast, sustainable, and effective, it’s a must-have tool for the serious soil steward. Show more