Compact habit
A lower stature can fit rotations where very tall biomass is undesirable.
Crotalaria Breviflora
Crotalaria brevifloraA lower-growing annual Crotalaria positioned for green manure, cover and selected nematode-management rotations.
Technical variety profile
The available technical sheet lists a compact 0.8–1.2 m habit, 100–150 kg/ha nitrogen fixation and 8–10 t/ha/year forage production.
Height0.8–1.2 m
Nitrogen100–150 kg/ha
Dry matter8–10 t/ha/year
Crude protein12–15%
Row rate20 kg/ha
Broadcast rate30 kg/ha
Best fit
Where Crotalaria Breviflora belongs
Compact warm-season coverGreen-manure rotationsSelected nematode programsBroadcast or row establishment
#nematodes#green-manure#nitrogen#soil-cover
Why it performs
Three reasons to shortlist it
Nematode rotation
A candidate for species-specific nematode programs after diagnosis.
Flexible seeding
Technical guidance includes both row and broadcast rates.
Technical data
Comparable specifications
Height0.8–1.2 mTechnical reference
Nitrogen100–150 kg/haTechnical reference
Dry matter8–10 t/ha/yearTechnical reference
Crude protein12–15%Technical reference
Row rate20 kg/haTechnical reference
Broadcast rate30 kg/haTechnical reference
Growth habitShort annualTechnical reference
Drought toleranceHighTechnical reference
Cold toleranceModerateTechnical reference
Rainfall guide≈700 mmTechnical reference
Fertility needMedium–highTechnical reference
Primary usesGreen manure, cover, rotationTechnical reference
Primary product documents
Download the technical sheet
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View guides and supporting researchEstablishment
Build the stand correctly
- 01Choose row or broadcast establishment and calibrate equipment to the approved rate.
- 02Plant into warm soil with good seed-to-soil contact.
- 03Confirm inoculant and planting depth from the current market guide.
Management
Turn potential into performance
- Match termination timing to biomass goals and the next crop.
- Confirm the target nematode species and host response before recommending.
- Do not make generalized pesticide-replacement claims.
Limitations & safety
Know where it does not fit
- Confirm Crotalaria breviflora on the seed-lot label before planting; related Crotalaria species are not interchangeable.
- Nematode response is species- and population-specific and should follow diagnosis and local evidence.
- Use product-specific forage-safety and maturity guidance before animal use.
Technical resourcesPeer-reviewed article · 2023 View the complete Research Library
Guides and supporting research
Biomass, nutrient accumulation and weed suppression by cover-crop mixtures
Embrapa Rice & Beans
Open publicationField fit matters
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