Sunhemp (Sanappu) Green Manure Seeds

Sunhemp (sanappu) is a fast-growing green manure with bright yellow flowers. Plough it in at flowering to feed the soil before your main crop – best on light, well-drained fields.

Sowing guide (per acre)

Crop timeline

1. Day 0 – Sow: Broadcast or in lines
2. Week 1 – Sprouts: Keep the soil moist
3. Day 45–60 – Plough in: At flowering – let it rot before planting

Why grow it

1. Fixes nitrogen – A fast-growing legume that feeds the next crop.
2. Adds organic matter – About 5–6 tonnes of green matter per acre.
3. Loves light soils – Best on well-drained, sandy or loamy fields.
4. Quick turnaround – Ready to plough in within 45–60 days.

Pack

Seeds for sowing – not for eating. Variety, lot number, germination and purity are printed on the bag tag. Figures follow TNAU crop recommendations; results vary with soil, water and season. Product images are 3D renders.