MUCUNA (VELVET BEANS)

Mucuna, also known as the Velvet Bean, is a powerful tool in conservation agriculture, as a highly effective cover crop. Farmers can choose between two main seed varieties: the black and the white seed variants.

As a ground cover, this plant is exceptional at suppressing weed growth. By quickly carpeting the soil, it prevents weeds from competing with your primary crops for vital resources like sunlight, space, soil moisture, and essential nutrients.

The versatility of Mucuna allows it to be integrated easily into various farming systems. It can be grown in rotation with food crops or as an intercrop to drastically lower weed infestation levels.

For those looking to improve their soil health, you can purchase seeds at 1,000 Kenyan Shillings per kilogram, with convenient delivery services available across all regions of Kenya.