- Tolerates lower fertility
- Relatively easy to kill
- Hard seed – can become a weed
- Needs 5-6 weeks of good growth before winter for best results
- Can produce significant amounts of nitrogen
- Plant type: Biennial Legume
- Soil pH: 6.6–7.2
- Soil adaption: Well drained, high fertility
Days to germination: 7–10
Main Usage: Pasture, hay, silage
Height at maturity: 15”–24”
Length of stand: 3–7 years
Reproduces by: Seed
Pounds per bushel: 60
Precautions: Normally contains hard seed and can emerge in the future
Planting Tips
- Planting dates: March–May or Aug–Sept
Planting depth: 1/8”–1/4”
Approximate seeds/lb: 16,000
Seeding rate: 18–20 lbs/A 8–15 lbs/A mix
Cover Crop orders must be placed by Monday at 10am cst for Wednesday delivery, custom orders must be placed by prior Friday at 10am cst for Wednesday delivery.
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Hairy Vetch VNS 50# Bag
$153.00Price

