Complete Green Manure Comparison Guide – Choosing the Best Species

Overview

This guide compares the major green manure species available for tropical and subtropical agriculture: Sesbania, Crotalaria (Sunn Hemp), Cowpea, Mung Bean, Lablab, Mucuna, and Tephrosia. Each species has unique strengths that make it suitable for specific conditions and farming systems.

Details

Sesbania leads in waterlogged tolerance and nitrogen fixation rate. Crotalaria excels in nematode suppression and drought tolerance. Cowpea and mung bean offer food grain plus soil improvement. Mucuna produces the most biomass on poor soils. Lablab tolerates the widest range of conditions. Tephrosia is best for acid soils.

Why Choose Us

Selecting the right green manure species — or combination of species — is critical for maximizing soil improvement benefits while fitting within your farming calendar and resource constraints. Contact us for species recommendations and seed supply for any of these green manure crops.