{"title":"Cover crop seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ks-collection\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Answer-First Intro --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7f3 0%, #e8f5e9 100%); border-left: 4px solid #2d6a4f; padding: 24px 28px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.5em; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eCover crop seeds for Philippine plantations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0;\"\u003eKudzu Seeds Trading supplies \u003cstrong\u003eMucuna bracteata (MB), Pueraria javanica (PJ), Calopogonium mucunoides (CM), Centrosema pubescens (CP), and Calopogonium caeruleum (CC)\u003c\/strong\u003e -- five tropical leguminous cover crop species selected for oil palm, rubber, coconut, and cacao plantations across the Philippines. Each species fixes atmospheric nitrogen at 100--200 kg N\/ha\/year, suppresses weeds within 6--8 months, and reduces topsoil erosion by up to 90% on sloped terrain. Kudzu Seeds Trading is the Philippine sister company of Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian seed supplier with 20+ years of tropical plantation experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Buyer-Type Routing --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.25em; border-bottom: 2px solid #b8d4c3; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFind the right cover crop for your operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003ePlantation manager\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eLarge-scale oil palm, rubber, or coconut estates in Mindanao, Visayas, or Luzon needing proven erosion control and nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOil Palm Guide\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRubber Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eSeed distributor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAgricultural supply businesses sourcing bulk tropical cover crop seed for resale across Philippine provinces and regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e5-Species Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eGovernment \/ B2G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eDA, DENR, LGU, or BSWM programs for slope stabilization, watershed rehabilitation, and erosion control in Philippine provinces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-erosion-control-tropical-plantations\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eErosion Control Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eSmallholder farmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #555; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSmall-scale farmers seeking affordable, low-maintenance cover crops for soil improvement and weed suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/complete-guide-tropical-cover-crop-seeds\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eComplete Beginner Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Internal Links to Guide Pages --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.25em; border-bottom: 2px solid #b8d4c3; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 16px 0;\"\u003eGuides and resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f0f7f3; border-radius: 6px; color: #2d6a4f; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003eCover Crop Comparison: MB vs PJ vs CM vs CP vs CC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f0f7f3; border-radius: 6px; color: #2d6a4f; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003ePueraria Javanica vs Mucuna Bracteata: Head-to-Head\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f0f7f3; border-radius: 6px; color: #2d6a4f; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f0f7f3; border-radius: 6px; color: #2d6a4f; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-erosion-control-tropical-plantations\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f0f7f3; border-radius: 6px; color: #2d6a4f; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003eCover Crops for Erosion Control in Tropical Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/complete-guide-tropical-cover-crop-seeds\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f0f7f3; border-radius: 6px; color: #2d6a4f; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003eComplete Guide to Tropical Cover Crop Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rhinoceros-beetle-pheromone-trap-rb-lure\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 18px; background: #f0f7f3; border-radius: 6px; color: #2d6a4f; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003eRhinoceros Beetle Pheromone Trap (RB Lure)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ Section --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d6a4f; font-size: 1.25em; border-bottom: 2px solid #b8d4c3; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 28px 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #fafffe; border: 1px solid #e0efe6; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWhich cover crop is best for oil palm in the Philippines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"\u003eMucuna bracteata (MB) is the top choice for Philippine oil palm plantations. MB produces dense, multi-layered ground cover within 8--12 months, fixes 150--200 kg N\/ha\/year, and suppresses weeds including Imperata cylindrica (cogon grass). For a detailed comparison, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f;\"\u003eoil palm cover crop guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #fafffe; border: 1px solid #e0efe6; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Pueraria javanica and Mucuna bracteata?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"\u003ePJ establishes faster (4--6 months to full cover) and tolerates shade well, making it ideal for mature plantations. MB takes longer (8--12 months) but produces thicker biomass and stronger weed suppression. PJ is easier to manage; MB requires initial training on support structures. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f;\"\u003ePJ vs MB head-to-head comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #fafffe; border: 1px solid #e0efe6; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eHow much cover crop seed do I need per hectare?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"\u003eSeeding rates vary by species: MB requires 0.5--1.0 kg\/ha, PJ needs 2--4 kg\/ha, CM requires 3--4 kg\/ha, CP needs 2--3 kg\/ha, and CC requires 2--3 kg\/ha. Rates may increase for steep slopes, poor soil, or broadcast (vs. line) sowing. Contact us for bulk quantity pricing for large Philippine plantation projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #fafffe; border: 1px solid #e0efe6; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCan cover crops control erosion on sloped Philippine terrain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"\u003eYes. Leguminous cover crops reduce surface runoff by 60--80% and topsoil loss by up to 90% on slopes of 15--30 degrees. They are widely used in Mindanao, Visayas uplands, and Cordillera watersheds. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-erosion-control-tropical-plantations\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f;\"\u003eerosion control guide\u003c\/a\u003e for species selection by slope gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #fafffe; border: 1px solid #e0efe6; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eDo you ship cover crop seeds across the Philippines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"\u003eYes. Kudzu Seeds Trading ships to all Philippine provinces and regions, including Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon. We supply both retail and bulk orders for plantation companies, government agencies (DA, DENR, LGU, BSWM), cooperatives, and individual farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #fafffe; border: 1px solid #e0efe6; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a4f; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWhat is an RB Lure and how does it relate to cover crops?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333;\"\u003eAn RB Lure is a rhinoceros beetle pheromone trap used in integrated pest management (IPM) for oil palm and coconut plantations. Cover crops like MB reduce beetle breeding habitat by covering decomposing organic matter. Using RB Lures alongside cover crops provides dual protection. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rhinoceros-beetle-pheromone-trap-rb-lure\" style=\"color: #2d6a4f;\"\u003eRB Lure product guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ JSON-LD Schema --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Which cover crop is best for oil palm in the Philippines?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Mucuna bracteata (MB) is the top choice for Philippine oil palm plantations. MB produces dense, multi-layered ground cover within 8-12 months, fixes 150-200 kg N\/ha\/year, and suppresses weeds including Imperata cylindrica (cogon grass).\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between Pueraria javanica and Mucuna bracteata?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"PJ establishes faster (4-6 months to full cover) and tolerates shade well, making it ideal for mature plantations. MB takes longer (8-12 months) but produces thicker biomass and stronger weed suppression. PJ is easier to manage; MB requires initial training on support structures.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much cover crop seed do I need per hectare?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Seeding rates vary by species: MB requires 0.5-1.0 kg\/ha, PJ needs 2-4 kg\/ha, CM requires 3-4 kg\/ha, CP needs 2-3 kg\/ha, and CC requires 2-3 kg\/ha. Rates may increase for steep slopes, poor soil, or broadcast sowing.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can cover crops control erosion on sloped Philippine terrain?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Leguminous cover crops reduce surface runoff by 60-80% and topsoil loss by up to 90% on slopes of 15-30 degrees. They are widely used in Mindanao, Visayas uplands, and Cordillera watersheds.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Do you ship cover crop seeds across the Philippines?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Kudzu Seeds Trading ships to all Philippine provinces and regions, including Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon. We supply both retail and bulk orders for plantation companies, government agencies, cooperatives, and individual farmers.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is an RB Lure and how does it relate to cover crops?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"An RB Lure is a rhinoceros beetle pheromone trap used in integrated pest management (IPM) for oil palm and coconut plantations. Cover crops like MB reduce beetle breeding habitat by covering decomposing organic matter. Using RB Lures alongside cover crops provides dual protection.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Attribution --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #777; text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eKudzu Seeds Trading -- Philippine sister company of Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. | Tropical cover crop seeds and plantation pest management solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1rem;\"\u003eLooking to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/buy-kudzu-seeds\" style=\"color:#2E75B6;\"\u003ebuy kudzu seeds (Pueraria javanica) for sale\u003c\/a\u003e? See the kudzu seeds page for tropical kudzu and bulk cover crop seed supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ks-collection\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1a5632;font-size:1.35rem;margin-top:32px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2e7d32;\"\u003ePhilippine region and crop guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 16px;color:#51635a;\"\u003eKudzu Seeds Trading is headquartered in Davao City. For region-specific and crop-specific Philippine guidance, see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-seeds-mindanao\" style=\"display:block;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5faf6;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;color:#1a5632;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eMindanao plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-seeds-visayas\" style=\"display:block;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5faf6;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;color:#1a5632;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVisayas plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-seeds-luzon\" style=\"display:block;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5faf6;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;color:#1a5632;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eLuzon plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-seeds-davao\" style=\"display:block;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5faf6;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;color:#1a5632;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eDavao region\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0;color:#51635a;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCrop-specific guides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:18px;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-for-philippine-oil-palm\" style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eCover crops for Philippine oil palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-for-philippine-coconut\" style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eCover crops for Philippine coconut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-for-philippine-sugarcane\" style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eCover crops for Philippine sugarcane (Negros)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-for-philippine-rice\" style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eGreen manure and cover crops for Philippine rice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-for-philippine-banana\" style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eCover crops for Philippine banana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crops-for-philippine-durian\" style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eCover crops and soil programs for Philippine durian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calopogonium-caeruleum-cc","title":"Calopogonium caeruleum (CC)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerennial, twining legume, stems become woody with age. Rooting in nodes when in contact with moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowth: Spreads via stolons under favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen manure. Smother weeds and desirable grasses. Nitrogen fixer. Often used as part of a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003emulti-species cover crop mixture\u003c\/a\u003e in oil palm and rubber plantations.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTolerates heavy shade. Grows in soils with pH as low as 4.0. More drought tolerant but slower to establish than CM and PJ. May take 20 months to achieve a complete cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePure stand: 3-4.5 kg\/ha; in a legume mixture: 1-1.5 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrill or plants in holes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3-7 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14,500 to 14,700 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied by Kudzu Seeds Trading, the Philippines-based sister company of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chemiseed.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/a\u003e All seeds are tested for germination before shipment and exported with phytosanitary certification (ISPM 7 compliant, Philippine NPPO \/ Bureau of Plant Industry).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable for export to tropical regions worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us for bulk pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003eCompare All Five Cover Crop Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cover-crops-101-tropical-plantations-philippines\"\u003eCover Crops 101: A Guide for Tropical Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#1b4332;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kudzu Seeds Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49454108999990,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/3505\/2854\/files\/Kudzuseeds_CoverCropSeeds_CC.jpg?v=1721634136"},{"product_id":"mucuna-bracteata-mb","title":"Mucuna bracteata (MB)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial, creeping, aggressive climber. Thick stems and pseudo tap roots extending 2 to 3m deep. Branches from each node. Adventitious roots do not form easily from nodes touching the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, weed suppression, erosion control, soil moisture and temperature regulation, and soil organic matter improvement. Research conducted by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) confirms that \u003cem\u003eMucuna bracteata\u003c\/em\u003e derives \u003cstrong\u003e67 to 84% of its nitrogen directly from the atmosphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering 150 to 200 kg of fixed nitrogen per hectare per year under Southeast Asian plantation conditions, a proven reduction in synthetic fertiliser dependency. Learn how MB compares to other species in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003efive-species cover crop comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShade tolerant during establishment. Initial growth is slow during the first 8 to 10 months before becoming highly prolific. Achieves \u003cstrong\u003e100% ground cover within 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e under adequate rainfall, confirmed as the fastest canopy closure of any cover crop tested in Malaysian plantation trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEED CONTROL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dense legume mat suppresses weed density and dry weight by \u003cstrong\u003e94.7 to 99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e versus unweeded control plots in oil palm inter-rows, effectively eliminating \u003cem\u003eImperata cylindrica\u003c\/em\u003e (lalang\/cogon grass) and broadleaf competitors, reducing or eliminating herbicide passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture: 85 to 100 g\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNursery then field transplanting in points (holes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUp to 28 t\/ha\/year (open canopy); about 13 t\/ha\/year under 60 to 70 percent shade (MPOB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5,900 to 6,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.crs-wrap{margin:2.5rem 0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a3d22}\n.crs-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.25rem}\n.crs-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#eaf5ec;border:1px solid #b8ddc0;color:#1e5e30;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:12px}\n.crs-badge svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}\n.crs-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a3d22;margin:0 0 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.2s}\n.crs-card:hover{border-color:#2a7d3f}\n.crs-icon{width:26px;height:26px;color:#2a7d3f;margin-bottom:9px;flex-shrink:0;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.75;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}\n.crs-num{font-size:26px;font-weight:900;line-height:1;color:#14521f;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:5px}\n.crs-num--sm{font-size:19px}\n.crs-num--xs{font-size:15px;font-weight:800}\n.crs-tag{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#2a7d3f;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:5px}\n.crs-ctx{font-size:10.5px;color:#4f6a55;line-height:1.4;flex:1;margin-bottom:7px}\n.crs-cite{font-size:9.5px;color:#7a9e82;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted currentColor;line-height:1.4;display:block}\n.crs-cite:hover{color:#2a7d3f;border-bottom-color:#2a7d3f}\n.crs-foot{margin-top:14px;text-align:center;font-size:10px;color:#7a9e82;line-height:1.6;padding:0 8px}\n.crs-foot a{color:#5a9060;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted currentColor}\n.crs-divider{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:2rem 0 1.5rem;color:#b8ddc0;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#7a9e82}\n.crs-divider::before,.crs-divider::after{content:'';flex:1;height:1px;background:#c2ddc8}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Mucuna bracteata Seeds\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eData from MPOB, JCU, and peer-reviewed plantation trials across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e67 to 84%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eNitrogen from the atmosphere\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eConfirmed by 15N isotope dilution tracing in a 3-year oil palm plantation, Malaysia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/palmoilis.mpob.gov.my\/publications\/OPB\/opb60-Cheah.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMPOB \/ Cheah et al., Oil Palm Bulletin No. 60\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e150 to 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eRoutine fixation rate when established at 100% ground cover under Southeast Asian plantation conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/researchonline.jcu.edu.au\/79383\/1\/Pipai2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJCU \/ Pipai 2023, Biological N Fixation in Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eMonths to 100% ground cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eFastest canopy closure of any cover crop tested under Malaysian and Indonesian plantation conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/jopr.mpob.gov.my\/leguminous-cover-crops-in-malaysian-oil-palm-fields-the-species-seed-technology-field-practices-and-future-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCABI \/ JOPR 2025, Cover Crops in Malaysian Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e84%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eHigher oil yield vs. bare soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003e5-year field trial in Southern Nigeria: 1.69 t\/ha (Mucuna) vs 0.92 t\/ha (control) by year 5.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.directresearchpublisher.org\/index.php\/drjafs\/article\/download\/68\/57\/111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDirect Research Journal of Agric. \u0026amp; Food Science 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e94.7 to 99.9%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eReduction in weed density\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eWeed density and dry weight reduction vs. unweeded control plots in oil palm inter-rows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cabidigitallibrary.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.5555\/20153179048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCABI Digital Library, Cover Crops \u0026amp; Weed Suppression in Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num\"\u003e1.11\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eg\/cm3 bulk density\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eUnder Mucuna bracteata vs. 1.40 g\/cm3 in bare-soil controls. Improved soil porosity and root penetration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.directresearchpublisher.org\/index.php\/drjafs\/article\/download\/68\/57\/111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDirect Research Journal of Agric. \u0026amp; Food Science 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics are drawn from peer-reviewed or institutional research. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmoilis.mpob.gov.my\/publications\/OPB\/opb60-Cheah.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView MPOB nitrogen fixation bulletin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied by Kudzu Seeds Trading, the Philippines-based sister company of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chemiseed.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/a\u003e All seeds are tested for germination before shipment and exported with phytosanitary certification (ISPM 7 compliant, Philippine NPPO \/ Bureau of Plant Industry).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable for export to tropical regions worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us for bulk pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003eCompare All Five Cover Crop Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\"\u003eMucuna bracteata vs Pueraria javanica: Head-to-Head Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cover-crops-101-tropical-plantations-philippines\"\u003eCover Crops 101: A Guide for Tropical Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#1b4332;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kudzu Seeds Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49454151565622,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/3505\/2854\/files\/Kudzuseeds_CoverCropSeeds_MB.jpg?v=1721638391"},{"product_id":"calopogonium-mucunoides-cm","title":"Calopogonium mucunoides (CM)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrailing annual legume with creeping and twining growth. Establishes quickly, producing dense vegetative cover under rubber, coconut, and banana canopies across tropical growing conditions. Adapts well to a range of tropical soil types found throughout tropical regions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, erosion control, soil cover, green manure, and weed suppression. Established as a basin legume in coconut systems, \u003cem\u003eCalopogonium mucunoides\u003c\/em\u003e contributes \u003cstrong\u003e27.21 kg of biomass and 186.5 g of nitrogen per basin\u003c\/strong\u003e (Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram, 1993), and alongside \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e, can substitute \u003cstrong\u003eup to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e in adult coconut. See how CM compares to other species in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003efive-species cover crop comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRapid early establishment under tropical conditions. In Zamboanga Peninsula trials (Department of Agriculture Region 9), \u003cem\u003eCalopogonium mucunoides\u003c\/em\u003e produced \u003cstrong\u003e10,773 kg of fresh biomass per hectare at 150 days after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decomposes at 95.61% within 3 months, one of the fastest nutrient-cycling cover crops for tropical inter-row and basin systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure stand: 4-6 kg\/ha; in a legume mixture: 1-3 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing, broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n6-10 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. 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currentColor}\n.crs-divider{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:2rem 0 1.5rem;color:#b8ddc0;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#7a9e82}\n.crs-divider::before,.crs-divider::after{content:'';flex:1;height:1px;background:#c2ddc8}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Calopogonium mucunoides Seeds, Kudzu Seeds Trading\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eResearch from Philippine DA field trials, peer-reviewed coconut agronomy studies, and tropical plantation research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 20h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 20c5.5-2.5.8-6.4 3-10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.5 9.4c1.1.8 1.8 2.2 2.3 3.7-2 .4-3.5.4-4.8-.3-1.2-.6-2.3-1.9-3-4.2 2.8-.5 4.4 0 5.5.8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.1 6a7 7 0 0 1 1.1 4.8c-1.6.8-3.6.1-4.7-.3.2-2 1.4-3.8 3.6-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e10,773\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg fresh biomass at 150 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003ePhilippines field trial, Zamboanga Peninsula, strong tropical performance under rubber canopy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Philippines Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1.5 8.5 5.5 4.5 9.5 8.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5.5 4.5v9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 10.6 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22.5 15.5 18.5 19.5 14.5 15.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18.5 19.5v-9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-10.6-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e95.61%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eDecomposition within 3 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eRapid nutrient release back into the root zone under tropical conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Philippines Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e27 kg + 187 g N\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eBiomass \u0026amp; nitrogen per coconut basin\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003e27.21 kg biomass and 186.5 g nitrogen per basin, among the highest of any tested legume species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.coconutcommunity.org\/index.php\/journalicc\/article\/download\/265\/228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThomas \u0026amp; Shantaram 1993, Int. Coconut Community Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003eUp to 30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eN fertiliser substitution in coconut\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eReduces nitrogen input costs in coconut plantations, backed by Coconut Board of India research.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIndian Coconut Journal 2022, Coconut Board of India\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics from peer-reviewed or institutional sources. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.coconutcommunity.org\/index.php\/journalicc\/article\/download\/265\/228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram coconut basin study →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied by Kudzu Seeds Trading, the Philippines-based sister company of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chemiseed.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/a\u003e All seeds are tested for germination before shipment and exported with phytosanitary certification (ISPM 7 compliant, Philippine NPPO \/ Bureau of Plant Industry).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable for export to tropical regions worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us for bulk pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003eCompare All Five Cover Crop Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cover-crops-101-tropical-plantations-philippines\"\u003eCover Crops 101: A Guide for Tropical Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#1b4332;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kudzu Seeds Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49454152974646,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/3505\/2854\/files\/Kudzuseeds_CoverCropSeeds_CM_af29eb90-8860-4bf0-ab4e-b79c058a055a.jpg?v=1721638612"},{"product_id":"centrosema-pubescens-cp","title":"Centrosema pubescens (CP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust, creeping perennial legume with good shade tolerance. Produces persistent ground cover even under established plantation canopies. Deep-rooting system contributes to subsoil nutrition and aggregate stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation under shade, erosion control, soil cover in cacao and agroforestry systems, and establishment for replanting and slope protection. \u003cem\u003eCentrosema pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e sustains biological nitrogen fixation at \u003cstrong\u003e120-270 kg N\/ha\/year even under canopy shade up to 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong choice where other cover crops struggle beneath closed cacao or rubber canopies. Tissue nitrogen remains stable at 2.4-2.7%, maintaining continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover. See how CP performs against other species in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003efive-species cover crop comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAchieves \u003cstrong\u003edense ground cover within 4-8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e under adequate rainfall. Requires good conditions during establishment but produces persistent, self-maintaining cover once rooted. Suitable for slope gradients where erosion risk is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure stand: 3-4.5 kg\/ha; in a legume mixture: ~2 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing, broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5-9 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~65,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.crs-wrap{margin:2.5rem 0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a3d22}\n.crs-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.25rem}\n.crs-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#eaf5ec;border:1px solid #b8ddc0;color:#1e5e30;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:12px}\n.crs-badge svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}\n.crs-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a3d22;margin:0 0 3px}\n.crs-sub{font-size:12px;color:#5a7060;margin:0}\n.crs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:16px}\n@media(max-width:640px){.crs-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}\n@media(max-width:380px){.crs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 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currentColor;line-height:1.4;display:block}\n.crs-cite:hover{color:#2a7d3f;border-bottom-color:#2a7d3f}\n.crs-foot{margin-top:14px;text-align:center;font-size:10px;color:#7a9e82;line-height:1.6;padding:0 8px}\n.crs-foot a{color:#5a9060;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted currentColor}\n.crs-divider{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:2rem 0 1.5rem;color:#b8ddc0;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#7a9e82}\n.crs-divider::before,.crs-divider::after{content:'';flex:1;height:1px;background:#c2ddc8}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Centrosema pubescens Seeds\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eSpecies performance data from agronomic field observation and institutional references across SE Asian plantation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e120-270\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eSustained nitrogen fixation even under canopy shade up to 80%, strong performance among tropical legumes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/uses.plantnet-project.org\/en\/Centrosema_pubescens_(PROSEA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePROSEA \/ PlantUse, Centrosema pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003eUp to 80%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eCanopy shade tolerance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003ePersists under heavy shade, yielding up to 80% of its optimal output, among the most shade-tolerant cover crop species available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/keys.lucidcentral.org\/keys\/v3\/pastures\/Html\/Centro.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLucid Pastures, Centro Factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eMonths to dense ground cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eForms a compact cover 35-45 cm deep under adequate rainfall. Requires good conditions during establishment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/keys.lucidcentral.org\/keys\/v3\/pastures\/Html\/Centro.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLucid Pastures, Centro Factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e2.4-2.7%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eTissue nitrogen content\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eStable tissue nitrogen even under shade, continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/uses.plantnet-project.org\/en\/Centrosema_pubescens_(PROSEA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePROSEA \/ PlantUse, Centrosema pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eCentrosema pubescens is a strong cover crop option where other species struggle under established canopies. Performance data sourced from institutional and peer-reviewed references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied by Kudzu Seeds Trading, the Philippines-based sister company of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chemiseed.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/a\u003e All seeds are tested for germination before shipment and exported with phytosanitary certification (ISPM 7 compliant, Philippine NPPO \/ Bureau of Plant Industry).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable for export to tropical regions worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us for bulk pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003eCompare All Five Cover Crop Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cover-crops-101-tropical-plantations-philippines\"\u003eCover Crops 101: A Guide for Tropical Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#1b4332;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kudzu Seeds Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49454154973494,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/3505\/2854\/files\/Kudzuseeds_CoverCropSeeds_CP.jpg?v=1721638778"},{"product_id":"pueraria-javanica-pj","title":"Pueraria javanica (PJ)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing, trailing to twining annual\/short-lived perennial legume. Forms a dense, self-regenerating ground cover under rubber, coconut, and banana plantation canopies. Deep root system contributes to subsoil moisture access and nutrient cycling across tropical plantation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, erosion control, soil moisture retention, potassium cycling, weed suppression, and cover crop for replanting phases. Field research confirms \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e can fix up to \u003cstrong\u003e250 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 85-93% of that nitrogen drawn directly from the atmosphere at full ground cover. In replanted rubber, a legume cover including \u003cem\u003ePueraria\u003c\/em\u003e reduced runoff by \u003cstrong\u003e88% and soil loss by 98%\u003c\/strong\u003e versus bare soil (Perron et al., 2024). See how PJ compares to other species in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003efive-species cover crop comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVigorous establishment under full sun and moderate shade. In Zamboanga Peninsula trials (Department of Agriculture Region 9), \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e produced \u003cstrong\u003e14,347 kg of fresh biomass per hectare at 150 days after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Biomass decomposes at 95.66% within 3 months, releasing 3.572% N, 0.245% P, and 0.809% K directly back into the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOCONUT \u0026amp; MULTI-CROP USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEstablished as a basin legume in coconut, \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e contributes 28.45 kg of biomass and 196.2 g of nitrogen per basin, and can substitute up to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements (Indian Coconut Journal, 2022). Well-suited to intercropping systems across tropical plantation regions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure stand: 4-6 kg\/ha; in a legume mixture: 2-4 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing, broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n8-12 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~55,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.crs-wrap{margin:2.5rem 0;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a3d22}\n.crs-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.25rem}\n.crs-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#eaf5ec;border:1px solid #b8ddc0;color:#1e5e30;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:12px}\n.crs-badge svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}\n.crs-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a3d22;margin:0 0 3px}\n.crs-sub{font-size:12px;color:#5a7060;margin:0}\n.crs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:16px}\n@media(max-width:640px){.crs-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}\n@media(max-width:380px){.crs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 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currentColor;line-height:1.4;display:block}\n.crs-cite:hover{color:#2a7d3f;border-bottom-color:#2a7d3f}\n.crs-foot{margin-top:14px;text-align:center;font-size:10px;color:#7a9e82;line-height:1.6;padding:0 8px}\n.crs-foot a{color:#5a9060;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted currentColor}\n.crs-divider{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:2rem 0 1.5rem;color:#b8ddc0;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#7a9e82}\n.crs-divider::before,.crs-divider::after{content:'';flex:1;height:1px;background:#c2ddc8}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Pueraria javanica Seeds, Kudzu Seeds Trading\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eResearch data from Philippine DA trials, Southeast Asian plantation studies, peer-reviewed erosion research, and tropical agronomy literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e~250\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eUpper-range biological nitrogen fixation at full ground cover, immature rubber, Southeast Asia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/hal.science\/hal-02011385\/file\/2019_Vrignon_Agr_Sustainable_Dev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVrignon-Brenas et al. 2019, Agronomy for Sustainable Development\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 20h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 20c5.5-2.5.8-6.4 3-10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.5 9.4c1.1.8 1.8 2.2 2.3 3.7-2 .4-3.5.4-4.8-.3-1.2-.6-2.3-1.9-3-4.2 2.8-.5 4.4 0 5.5.8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.1 6a7 7 0 0 1 1.1 4.8c-1.6.8-3.6.1-4.7-.3.2-2 1.4-3.8 3.6-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e14,347\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg fresh biomass at 150 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eZamboanga Peninsula, Philippines field trial, the highest biomass of any tested cover crop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Philippines Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1.5 8.5 5.5 4.5 9.5 8.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5.5 4.5v9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 10.6 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22.5 15.5 18.5 19.5 14.5 15.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18.5 19.5v-9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-10.6-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e95.66%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eDecomposition in 3 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eReleasing 3.572% N, 0.245% P, and 0.809% K per tissue weight back into the root zone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9, Philippines Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2.69l5.66 5.66a8 8 0 1 1-11.31 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e88% \/ 98%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eLess runoff \/ less soil loss\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003ePeer-reviewed 2024 study on replanted rubber, dramatic erosion control from the first season.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38103613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePerron et al. 2024, Science of the Total Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003eUp to 30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eN fertiliser substitution in coconut\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eEstablished in coconut basins alongside Calopogonium mucunoides, reduces nitrogen fertiliser dependency.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIndian Coconut Journal 2022, Coconut Board of India\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e39-46%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eOf rubber leaf N from Pueraria\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eTransfer of fixed nitrogen from Pueraria phaseoloides to rubber trees measured in plantation trials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/283739416_Dinitrogen_fixation_by_the_legume_cover_crop_Pueraria_phaseoloides_and_transfer_of_fixed_N_to_Hevea_brasiliensis-Impact_on_tree_growth_and_vulnerability_to_drought\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eResearchGate \/ Clermont-Dauphin, Pueraria-Hevea N Transfer Study\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics from peer-reviewed or institutional research sources. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Philippines DA Region 9 cover crop trial →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied by Kudzu Seeds Trading, the Philippines-based sister company of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chemiseed.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChemiseed Sdn. 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It is taxonomically distinct from Pueraria montana var. lobata, the aggressive vine commonly known as \"kudzu\" in the United States. PJ grows as a controlled ground cover, does not climb aggressively into tree canopies, and has been safely used in oil palm and rubber plantations across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-invasive-kudzu\" style=\"color:#2563eb;\"\u003eRead our full species comparison: Is Pueraria javanica the Same as Invasive Kudzu?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-mb-pj-cm-cp-cc\"\u003eCompare All Five Cover Crop Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-mucuna-bracteata-comparison\"\u003ePueraria javanica vs Mucuna bracteata: Head-to-Head Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pueraria-javanica-vs-invasive-kudzu\"\u003eIs Pueraria javanica the Same as Invasive Kudzu?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cover-crops-101-tropical-plantations-philippines\"\u003eCover Crops 101: A Guide for Tropical Plantations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#1b4332;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. 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