Upper Murray Seeds Freyr Sunn Hemp - Per Kg
Freyr Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea) is a summer-sown legume. Freyr Sunn Hemp fits into a sound soil health program, through impacting three key elements of a healthy soil: biology, structure and chemistry.
- Doesn't set seed so no volunteering problems in following crops
- Not a host of root knot nematodes
- Good in a mixed planting with sorghum
- Very heat tolerant but needs plenty of water to thrive
Sowing guide
Sowing rate: 10-20 kg/ha, higher rate if weed control important
Sowing depth: 2cm
Sowing time: summer sowing – needs warm soil to grow well
Germination temperature: 14 degrees, however warmer soil improves results
Soil pH (CaCl): 5 – 7.5
Inoculant: Type I Rhizobium inoculant (same as cowpeas)
Sold per kg.
Common Questions
What is Freyr Sunn Hemp?
AGF Seeds describes Freyr Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea) as a summer-sown legume that fits into a sound soil health program, through impacting three key elements of a healthy soil: biology, structure and chemistry. It is good in a mixed planting with sorghum.
What is the sowing rate and depth?
10-20 kg/ha (higher rate if weed control is important), sown at 2cm. It needs warm soil – germination temperature is 14 degrees, however warmer soil improves results.
Will it become a weed in following crops?
AGF Seeds states Freyr doesn't set seed so there are no volunteering problems in following crops.
Does it need an inoculant?
Yes. It is a legume – use Type I Rhizobium inoculant (same as cowpeas).
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout. Please note: we cannot deliver seed to Western Australia through online checkout because of WA biosecurity rules - see the Western Australia question below.
Can you ship this seed to Western Australia?
Not through online checkout. Western Australia’s biosecurity rules require all seed entering the state to be inspected by Quarantine WA on arrival and to travel with a Seed Analysis Certificate, and some seed (such as lucerne and sorghum) also needs a Plant Health Certificate. Seed that doesn’t comply can be seized, destroyed or sent back at the buyer’s cost, so checkout won’t offer delivery to WA addresses.
If you’re in WA, call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au. We’ll check whether your seed can be supplied with the certification WA requires and arrange it with you directly.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.