Organic Winter (Hairy) Vetch Seed

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Also known as winter vetch, hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) is similar to common vetch but more winter hardy. More details below.

Sow Months: Mar-Oct

Field Rate: 75-100kg/ha (Depending on objective)

Horticulture Rate: 1kg covers 100m²

Also known as winter vetch, hairy vetch is similar to common vetch but more winter hardy. It is frost tolerant.

Quickly germinates and can smother weeds with its sprawling growth habit.
Good forage value with high protein levels.
Soft downy hairs on the stems and leaves give this species of vetch a hairy, or wooly, appearance.
Stays green longer than common vetch.
Grows 30 - 70cm in height.
Often used in whole crop mixtures.

More Information
Persistence	1 Year (Winter Hardy)
Single Variety or Mix	Single Variety
Special Features	Nitrogen Fixing, Suitable for Grazing
Brassicas	No
Grasses	No

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