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Hairy Vetch
$4.50
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
Annual. Unbeatable for fixing nitrogen on poor, dry, sandy soils, or on soils too acidic for clovers. Can be sown in the fall, winter or spring, either alone or in combination with grain, grass or pea seed. Will grow 3 to 4-ft. high. Cut when blooms begin to appear and turn under for a wonderful green manure. Widely adapted and withstands all but the severest of winters if sown in late summer or fall. Not recommended for heavy clay soils or wet fields. Inoculate for best results with pea & bean inoculant. Sow ½-lb per 500 sq. ft.
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.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Hairy Vetch$4.50 · Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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