Hairy Vetch

Name: Hairy Vetch
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Hairy vetch is a hardy type of vetch suited to wetter soil and colder winters than other winter-active legumes. Hairy vetch develops best under cool temperature conditions on fertile loam soils; it is also productive on sandy or clay soils. It has been reported to grow well on light soils that are too sandy for crimson clover. It is only moderately sensitive to soil acidity.

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Hairy Vetch

Hairy vetch is a hardy type of vetch suited to wetter soil and colder winters than other winter-active legumes. Hairy vetch develops best under cool temperature conditions on fertile loam soils; it is also productive on sandy or clay soils. It has been reported to grow well on light soils that are too sandy for crimson clover. It is only moderately sensitive to soil acidity.

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Regional Growing Zone	1 - Northwest Coastal, 2 - California Coastal, 3 - Southern Mountain, 4 - Mountain, 5 - Midwest, 6 - Northeast Lakes, 7 - Great Lakes South, 8 - Appalacia, 9 - Southeast, 10 - South Florida
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Temperature Zone	Warm, Cool, Transitional

Height	24" - 48"
Bloom Period	Early-Spring
Bloom Color	Purple
Leaf Color	Green
Growing Cycle	Annual
Growth Habit	Other
Sun Requirement	Full Sun
Maturity	N/A
Traits	N/A
Title	N/A

Applications

Hairy vetch is planted in the fall wherever it is grown. It is normally seeded at 20 to 40 pounds per acre. Due to the vining, climbing habit of the plant, it is often sown in combination with rye so the rye may provide some support. SOIL STABILIZATION & EROSION CONTROL Hairy vetch’s capacity to provide a heavy mulch aids in soil and water conservation. COVER CROP Hairy vetch is noted for its ability to fix large quantities of nitrogen. FORAGE & GRAZING It is grown for hay, pasture, silage, seed, or as interim cover on disturbed soil.