Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) is a short term legume commonly used for cover crops in home gardens, weed suppression, erosion control, ground cover, and green manure. When planted alone as a Winter cover crop in annual vegetable rotations, it can provide as much as 110 lbs. of nitrogen per acre to a following Spring crop.
- Hardy, viney, annual or biennial legume
- Commonly used for cover crops in organic farming
- Great for natural weed suppression
- Excellent for erosion control
- Can provide as much as 110 lbs. of nitrogen per acre to a spring crop
Product Information
- Application or Use: Cover Crop, Ground Cover, Erosion Control, Green Manure, Hay Production
- Germination Time: 10 - 14 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 24 inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 6 - 8 hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Natural weed suppression; provides high nitrogen.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring, summer and fall when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.
