High nitrogen fixation: Increases soil fertility and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers
Large, vigorous growth: Provides excellent green matter and forage early in the season
Cold hardy and fast-growing: Thrives in a variety of climates and quickly establishes itself
Attracts beneficial insects: Supports pollinators and enhances garden biodiversity
Tolerates light mowing or grazing: Suitable for rotational grazing and sustainable land management
Summarized by Shop
Vicia angustifolia Similar to Hairy Vetch, but has few tendrils, making tilling somewhat easier. Produces 2-3 tons of dry matter per acre when grown alone, and fixes 50-110 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The most vigorous of the vetches, with excellent green-matter production early in the season. Common Vetch grows larger than Hairy Vetch,
Species
Vicia angustifolia
Seeding Rate
1 lb per 1000 sq ft (25–40 lb/acre, requires inoculation)
Dry Matter Yield
2–3 tons per acre (when grown alone)
Nitrogen Fixation
50–110 lb per acre
Growth Height
Up to 3–5 feet (22 inches if grazed)
Material
Live seeds, untreated
Summarized by Shop
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Great cover crop
This crop germinated quickly and the tendrils kept it nicely concentrated over the row I covered. I will buy this again!