Suppresses some nematodes, especially root-knot nematodes. Its allelopathic compounds help to break disease cycles for other crops & inhibit weed growth
Erosion control
Can tolerate drought
Grows on most soil types, especially likes sandy & loamy soils
Annual plant
Not frost tolerant
On the EFA list, complies when used with a non-cereal on the list
20kg per acre for Greening & Forage (do not use for forage if part of the catch & cover crops), for Nematode control use double the rate