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Hairy Vetch
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Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity90 days
SpacingBroadcast or 2–4 in.
Germination7–14 days
Growing Information
Growing Hairy Vetch
Hairy Vetch is an open-pollinated annual cover crop prized for its ability to fix nitrogen and improve challenging soils. Vigorous plants perform especially well in poor, dry, sandy, or acidic soils where some clovers struggle, eventually reaching about 3 to 4 feet tall.
Plant Hairy Vetch seeds about ½ to 1 inch deep by broadcasting or spacing plants roughly 2 to 4 inches apart. Germination typically takes 7 to 14 days. Sow approximately ½ pound per 500 square feet. This cold-tolerant crop can be planted in fall, winter, or spring.
Reaching maturity in about 90 days under suitable conditions, cut plants as flowering begins and turn the growth into the soil for use as green manure.
Hardy, vigorous, and soil building, Hairy Vetch is an excellent choice for cover cropping, nitrogen fixation, green manure, and forage.
Sowing depth
½–1 in.
Plant height
Vines 3–6 ft.
Botanical name
Vicia villosa
Questions
FAQ
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½–1 in.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–14 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: Broadcast or 2–4 in..
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Hairy Vetch$4.50 · Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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