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Vicia villosa Hairy vetch

Slender, cool season, drought tolerant, twining annual or short-lived perennial, adapted to most well-drained soils including soils with low fertility. Not adapted to poorly drained sites. Highly palatable and nutritious and a good source of soil nitrogen when plowing under. Excellent choice for green manure crop, cover or pasture.

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Species Attributes

Height:

1 - 24 in.

Life Form:

Native or Introduced:

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

18 - 20 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Average

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

25 - 35 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

51.60 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

20,000

Germination Time:

Days

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Bloat or Nonbloat:

Nonbloat

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