Vetch Seeds

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Hairy vetch is an amazing multi-purpose species that can be used as a cover crop, winter annual forage, feed for wildlife or pollinator habitat. Commonly mixed with other cover crops to add diversity, the plants compete well and thrive in a diverse species population.

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Vining plants are regarded as one of the highest nitrogen-fixing legumes. They can add up to 150lbs per acre (3.5 lbs/1000 sq. ft) of Nitrogen per season to the soil. The fibrous roots are also great at scavenging phosphorus and potassium while helping to break up clay and heavy soils.

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Hairy Vetch is moderately winter hardy and will overwinter in most locations when planted in the fall. It can be grown in acidic soils, is drought tolerant, and has a fairly high shade tolerance compared to other legumes.

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Plant hairy vetch in early spring for a summer crop or late summer/fall at least 30 days before the first average frost date. It is important for the roots to have enough time to establish before the ground freezes for winter.

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Quick Guide
Latin Name: Vicia villosa
Hardiness: Hardy Annual or Winter Annual (planted in fall)
Growth Rate: Slow
Germination: 7-14 days
Planting Dates: Feb 21-Jun 1 or Jul 25-Sep 15
Seeding Rate: 300g-600g per 1000 sq. ft (26-30kg per acre)
Max Planting Depth: 0.25” – 0.5” or Broadcast and lightly tamp into soil
Growth Habit: Mature into 4-7 foot long vines that produce small stalks of purple blooms
Benefits: Adds nitrogen to the soil (150 lbs/ac), roots loosen the soil to improve tilth, and tolerates cold temperatures.
Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full sun
Usual Seed Life: 5-6 years
Cover Crop Management: Best mowed once flowering has started and before seeds have developed