Echinochloa esculenta Warm season legume cover crop. Summer annual used primarily for erosion control and organic matter, also good forage. Rapid early growth, can be sown early. Good alternative to Sudangrass in cool summers; reaches 4' or more with large, broad leaves. Good weed-smothering abilities. Drought tolerant, but also does well in cold, wet soils; can be flood irrigated. Seed 1 deep at 30-40 lbs/acre, or .75-1 lb per 1000 sq ft. (No inoculant required.)
Product Details
Item Model Number:
SCN111
Product Dimensions:
8 x 5 x 1.5 inches.
Shipping Weight:
1.05 pounds.
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