Sunn Hemp

Crotalaria juncea, Fabaceae

Zones

8–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

EggplantSolanum melongena

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

HuauzontleChenopodium berlandieri

Nitrogen Fixation

Gboma EggplantSolanum macrocarpon

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Rose MallowHibiscus moscheutos

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

VetiverChrysopogon zizanioides

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

OkraAbelmoschus esculentus

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFiber

Common Questions

What zones does Sunn Hemp grow in?

Sunn Hemp grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 12.

Is Sunn Hemp a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Sunn Hemp is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Sunn Hemp?

Good companions for Sunn Hemp include Eggplant, Huauzontle, Gboma Eggplant, Rose Mallow, Vetiver.

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