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Organic Hungarian Vetch Seed
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€3.25
Cover and protect your soil with Hungarian vetch (Vicia pannonica). More details below.
Hungarian Vetch Seed (Vicia pannonica)
- Hungarian Vetch is an excellent choice for heavy soils.
- Produces a lot of bulky foliage that suppresses weeds.
- Hungarian vetch has an impressive root system adds organic matter and improves the texture of the soil.
- It is easy to dig in.
- If using for overwintering is best to sow before October to ensure a good germination.
- Grows best with a support plant - ie Westerwolds, Rye, Wild Rye or Japanese Oats, which also help with weed suppression.
- Can be used as forage, especially when used in a mix.
How to sow green manures:
- Prepare a reasonable seed bed.
- Broadcast you seeds. If you have a large area to cover it is a good idea to divide the seed and the land into 4 parts to avoid running out of seed.
- Rake in and water if soil is dry.
Persistence | 1 Year (Winter Hardy) |
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Single Variety or Mix | Single Variety |
Special Features | Nitrogen Fixing, Suitable for Grazing |
Brassicas | No |
Grasses | No |
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