Velvet Bean (Mucuna Cover)

Plant large seeds 1–2 in deep at 40–60 lb/acre (or 12 in apart in garden rows) after the soil is consistently warm; velvet bean vines scramble aggressively over weeds, fixing up to 400 lb N/acre equivalent while out-competing even nutsedge and Bermuda grass. All plant parts carry stinging trichomes — wear long sleeves and gloves when handling. Terminate by mowing or machete-chopping at flowering, then incorporate for a massive nitrogen and organic-matter boost. The hard, shiny seeds require scarification or a 24-hour soak before planting to improve germination. Спосіб посадки: Посів у відкритий ґрунт Відстань між рослинами: 12–24 дюймів Висота: 12–36 дюймів Дні до схожості: 7–14 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 18–35°C

Plant large seeds 1–2 in deep at 40–60 lb/acre (or 12 in apart in garden rows) after the soil is consistently warm; velvet bean vines scramble aggressively over weeds, fixing up to 400 lb N/acre equivalent while out-competing even nutsedge and Bermuda grass. All plant parts carry stinging trichomes — wear long sleeves and gloves when handling. Terminate by mowing or machete-chopping at flowering, then incorporate for a massive nitrogen and organic-matter boost. The hard, shiny seeds require scarification or a 24-hour soak before planting to improve germination. Спосіб посадки: Посів у відкритий ґрунт Відстань між рослинами: 12–24 дюймів Висота: 12–36 дюймів Дні до схожості: 7–14 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 18–35°C --- Час посадки: 1–4 тижнів від останнього весняного заморозка Sow after last frost; velvet bean is the most aggressive warm-season smothering cover legume, capable of blanketing 100+ sq ft per plant.