Pueraria javanica (PJ)

PLANT CHARACTER
Perennial, twining and climbing legume. Deep-rooted, hairy, and slightly woody. Primary stem can grow up to 10m, secondary stems grow from the nodes.

Growth: Mass of foliage is between 60-75 cm deep.

USES
Nitrogen fixer, smothers weed growth, controls erosion, retains soil moisture, and attracts beneficial organisms.

GROWTH HABIT
Moderately shade tolerant. Survives temporary water-logging. Withstand 4-5 months of dry season.

PLANTING TYPE & SEEDING RATE
Monoculture-10kg/ha. Mixture- 4kg/ha

PLANTING METHOD
Drill or plant in holes

DRY MATTER PRODUCTION
15t/ha/year

NO. OF SEEDS/KG
80,000 - 88,000 Seeds