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Sunn Hemp (Sanai)

Sunn Hemp (Sanai)

Crotalaria juncea

Easy difficultyKharif
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low — drought tolerant
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Min pot size
15" pot
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Start from
Broadcast seeds densely across the field just before monsoon showers

About Sunn Hemp (Sanai)

A rapid-growing, nitrogen-fixing green manure and fiber crop. Indian farmers sow this densely and plough it back into the soil before flowering to dramatically improve soil health.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (40–70%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–6
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 7–45
Stage 3
Blooming
Day 46–60
Stage 4
Maturation
Day 61–70

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