Higher-yield focus
Selection has focused on greater green- and dry-matter production while maintaining forage quality.
LOEI
Crotalaria junceaA longer-cycle, photoperiod-sensitive Crotalaria juncea selection developed for greater green- and dry-matter yield while retaining the forage quality associated with Crescent Sunn™.
Technical variety profile
Tropical Seeds positions LOEI for forage production, with approximately 8–12 t DM/ha under suitable conditions and harvest at initial flowering to balance yield, quality and stem maturity.
Cycle8–10 weeks
Height1.8–2.1 m
Dry matter8–12 t/haTechnical-sheet range
Seeding rate30–40 kg/ha
Planting depth1–2 cm
Drought toleranceHigh
Best fit
Where LOEI belongs
Managed tropical forage systemsCut-and-carry, hay and silage programsLonger warm-season biomass windowsWell-drained fields with periodic drought
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Why it performs
Three reasons to shortlist it
Forage harvest
Erect, fine-stemmed plants are suited to planned harvest at initial flowering.
Legume function
Adds biological nitrogen fixation to the forage rotation.
Technical data
Comparable specifications
Cycle8–10 weeksTechnical reference
Height1.8–2.1 mTechnical reference
Dry matter8–12 t/haTechnical-sheet range
Seeding rate30–40 kg/haTechnical reference
Planting depth1–2 cmTechnical reference
Drought toleranceHighTechnical reference
Selection focusHigher green- and dry-matter yieldTechnical reference
Growth habitErect annualTechnical reference
PhotoperiodSensitive; longer production cycleTechnical reference
Forage safetySelected as non-toxicTechnical reference
Harvest targetInitial floweringTechnical reference
PalatabilityExcellentSource description
Salinity toleranceMedium–highTechnical reference
Flooding toleranceLowTechnical reference
Primary usesForage, hay, silageTechnical reference
SoilWell-drainedTechnical reference
Primary product documents
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View guides and supporting researchEstablishment
Build the stand correctly
- 01Plant in warm soil into a prepared, well-drained seedbed.
- 02Use 30–40 kg/ha at 1–2 cm depth unless local recommendations differ.
- 03Account for latitude, planting date and day length when planning its longer production cycle.
Management
Turn potential into performance
- Harvest for animal feed at initial flowering, while stems remain tender and before seed formation.
- Use forage analysis and local animal-nutrition guidance to set inclusion and grazing rates.
- Avoid low or waterlogged sites.
Limitations & safety
Know where it does not fit
- Published dry-matter ranges vary by environment, season and harvest management; use the current market specification for planning.
- Photoperiod sensitivity means flowering and crop duration can shift with latitude and planting date.
- Animal class and market-specific feeding instructions still need to be followed even for a non-toxic selection.
Technical resourcesTechnical guide · Current edition Technical guide · 2014 View the complete Research Library
Guides and supporting research
Crotalaria juncea: Use and Agronomic Potential
Tropical Seeds
Download guideSunn Hemp Plant Guide
USDA NRCS Plant Materials Program
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