VICIA VILLOSA
Hairy Vetch
Hairy vetch is a winter annual or summer annual legume depending on when and where it is planted. It is widely adapted and hardy in the north with snow cover. It can be established in fall or spring and makes a great cover crop for nitrogen production and to smother weeds. Due to its vining and climbing morphology, it is frequently planted with rye or another small grain to provide a living trellis.
Key features
- Grows as winter or summer annual
- Widely adapted to growing conditions
- Winter hardy
- Nitrogen-fixing
- Vining and climbing growth-habit
Segment
Forage
Category
Forage
Species
Legume
Sci. Name
VICIA VILLOSA
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
14,200
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
40-50
Planting Times
Mid Summer - Mid Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
20-25