Mucuna bracteata

Name: Mucuna bracteata
Brand: SeedsCart
SKU: SC-216
Price: 799.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Non-GMOUse_CoverCrop

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Weight

Good to Sow — Best Used Soon · A little past peak — sow soon for best results

Why is this approximate?

Freshness status shown above is an approximate estimate derived from this species' typical collection period and reported seed longevity. It does not reflect verified testing of this specific batch and should be treated as general guidance only.

Seed germination is a biological process dependent on multiple variables outside our control, including but not limited to storage conditions prior to and following purchase, sowing technique, soil composition and drainage, ambient and soil temperature, humidity, light exposure, and watering practices. Even under optimal growing conditions and correct pre-treatment, no seed lot can be guaranteed to achieve 100% germination, and natural variation in individual seed viability is expected. SeedsCart does not guarantee germination outcomes and is not liable for germination failure arising from growing conditions, handling, or environmental factors beyond the point of sale.

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Mucuna bracteata (—) is a cover crops and green manuring seeds species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for soil improvement, nitrogen fixation, and green manuring.

Botanical Synonyms	Mucuna exserta, Mucuna venulosa, Mucuna brevipes
Plant Form	Cover Crops And Green Manuring Seeds
Seeds per kg (approx.)	4700
Collection Period	Nov-Dec
Germination	80%
Seed Longevity	1 year
Seed Treatment	Soak the seeds in cold water for 24 hours.

Growing & Establishment

Cover crop and green manure seeds are typically broadcast or line-sown into prepared seedbeds. Most species establish quickly under warm, moist conditions. Green biomass is incorporated into the soil before flowering to maximise nitrogen and organic matter contribution. Many species in this category also serve as fodder crops, live hedges, or understory plants in mixed agroforestry systems.

Use in India

Green manuring is widely recommended under Indian organic and sustainable farming guidelines and has been practised for centuries across South Asia. These species are well-adapted to tropical and subtropical agro-climatic zones across India, making them valuable for soil health management in both rainfed and irrigated farming systems.

Seeds are sourced from certified farms and natural stands across India. All batches are tested for germination before dispatch. Bulk supply is available for farm-scale, commercial, and institutional buyers — contact us for trade pricing. We ship internationally.

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Product Specifications

Name	Mucuna bracteata
Category	Tree Seeds
Country of Origin	India
Net Quantity	100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected)
Marketed by	Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand
Manufactured by	Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand
MRP	799.00 (Incl. of all taxes)
Customer Support	Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717

Germination Guide

Typical germination time 10-20 days (with scarification, 3-5 days faster than untreated)

Pre-Treatment

Scarify the seed coat (a light nick, or soak in water for 12 hours) — this improves germination to over 90% and speeds emergence by 3-5 days compared to untreated seed, which has a hard, low-permeability coat.

Pre-Germination Prep

Use a well-drained mix and keep genuinely warm and humid — this species performs best around 28°C with consistent moisture, reflecting its tropical origins in the forests of northeastern India.

Sowing

Sow the scarified seed 2-3cm deep.

Post-Care & Growing On

Keep consistently moist and warm. Watch for caterpillar pests, which can infiltrate seed and feed on the cotyledon before germination even completes. As a legume, this species forms a strong nitrogen-fixing partnership with soil bacteria — mature plantings have been measured contributing 120-150 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year in commercial plantation settings. Full ground cover from seed typically takes 3-6 months. This is the benchmark cover crop used in oil palm and rubber plantations across South and Southeast Asia, prized for its dense, weed-suppressing canopy.

Tips

Scarification is genuinely worth doing — it takes germination from a modest rate to over 90% and speeds things up by 3-5 days Watch for caterpillar damage to un-germinated seed; this is a documented pest issue for this species specifically An exceptional nitrogen-fixer once established — commercial plantings show real, measured contributions to soil nitrogen (120-150 kg/ha/year), not just a general legume benefit

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