Leguminosas

Legumes

Crotalaria Spectabilis cv. Comum

Agronomic Characteristics     

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

Adaptation

According to soil analysis.

Liming and fertilization

According to soil analysis.

Seeding, germination and time necessary before use

Seeding 25 to 40 kg per hectare. Seeding 15 to 20 cm in lines, and 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 15 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
High
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
Have maximum
profitability in
the field.