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Vetch – Common

$5.85$83.00

Common Vetch is the largest, most vigorous leguminous plant in the Vicia genus. It is tolerant of light mowing and will re-grow in pastures after moderate grazing. During the spring it will grow dense, green foliage that makes it ideal for use as green manure. It can be planted throughout either the fall or spring planting seasons and yield high quality plants. Common Vetch seeds are aggressive, when it is not being grown for seed it should be mowed down shortly after it starts to flower, in order to avoid problems with volunteer seedlings in the next crop. Common Vetch should be planted no deeper than 3/4″ into the soil.

*Note: Common Vetch should be seeded at a rate of 2-4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Or 60-100 pounds per acre.

Purchasing Options PriceQuantity
1 Pound $5.85

Covers approximately 500 square feet.

5 Pound Bag $18.70

Covers approximately 2,180 square feet.

10 Pound Bag $33.20

Covers approximately 4,360 square feet.

25 Pound Bag $62.25

Covers approximately 1/4 Acre – 12,500 square feet.

50 Pound Bag $83.00

Covers approximately 21,780 square feet.

Scientific Name

Vicia sativa

Product Type

Forage Legume

Color

Pink, Purple, White

Cycle

Annual

Origin

Introduced species

Height

24"

Planting Season

Spring

Bloom Season

Spring

Weeks to Bloom

7 to 8 weeks

USDA Zone

4 to 9

Seeds Per Pound

7,000

Seeding Rate (lb./acre)

60

Pollen/Nectar

Nectar, Pollen

Pollinator(s)

Bats, Bees, Beneficial Insects, Birds

Notes

Common Vetch is the largest, most vigorous leguminous plant in the Vicia genus

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