Mucuna (Velvet Bean) | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg)

Description

Mucuna (Velvet Bean) | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg) is a fast-growing legume used as a cover crop, green manure, and livestock feed. It improves soil fertility, suppresses weeds, and prevents erosion naturally.

Mucuna (Velvet Bean) | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg) is a vigorous climbing legume widely grown for its soil-restoring and weed-suppressing abilities. It is highly valued in sustainable agriculture for its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, improve soil organic matter, and control erosion.

The plant produces high-quality forage suitable for ruminants and can also be used as a green manure crop to enrich poor soils. Mucuna thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, making it ideal for use in crop rotation systems with maize, cassava, and other staples.

Features & Benefits of Mucuna (Velvet Bean) | 1kg (MOQ: 5kg):

1. Improves soil fertility: Adds nitrogen and organic matter to the soil.
2. Weed suppression: Dense canopy smothers weeds effectively.
3. Nutritious livestock feed: Rich in protein and fiber.
4. Erosion control: Excellent ground cover for sloped or degraded land.
5. Fast growth: Establishes quickly under warm and moist conditions.

Specifications:

1. Scientific Name: Mucuna pruriens
2. Type: Legume / Cover Crop
3. Weight: 1kg (MOQ: 5kg)
4. Protein Content: 20–25%
5. Growth Duration: 90–150 days
6. Adaptation: Tropical and subtropical zones

Applications / Uses:

1. Cover crop for soil regeneration.
2. Green manure for organic farming.
3. Livestock feed for cattle, goats, and sheep.
4. Intercropping with maize, cassava, or sorghum.

How to Plant:

1. Sow directly into moist, well-drained soil at a spacing of 50–75 cm.
2. Use 20–25 kg of seed per hectare for optimal coverage.
3. Allow growth for 90–120 days before incorporating into soil (if used as green manure).
4. For forage, harvest when pods are still green and before full seed maturity.

Management & Utilization:

1. As a Cover Crop/Green Manure: Allow it to grow for 3-4 months, then slash and incorporate the biomass into the soil before planting the main crop (e.g., Maize).
2. For Forage: Harvest the vines and leaves for ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep). Do not feed raw seeds.
3. For Grain: Harvest the mature, dried pods. The seeds must be thoroughly processed (boiled with multiple water changes) to remove toxins before being used as food or feed.

Target Audience & Ideal Use:

1. Sustainable & Organic Farmers: For natural weed control, soil fertility building, and erosion management.
2. Livestock Farmers (Ruminants): As a source of high-protein green forage.
3. Land Reclamation Projects: For revegetating and improving severely degraded soils.
4. Researchers & Agro-Processing: For its unique L-Dopa and biopesticide properties.