Sunn hemp is a type of cover crop that has a high tolerance of hot summers and can support nitrogen fixation and strong weed suppression in a crop, as well as improved soil health.

In this video, Dr Kelvin Montagu from the Soil Wealth ICP team provides guidance on sowing, management and how best to terminate the cover crop.

This resource has been produced by the Hort Innovation-funded Soil Wealth and ICP project – jointly delivered by RM Consulting Group and Applied Horticultural Research.