Cover & Crops & Forages· Vicia villosa
Guía de cultivo de Hairy Vetch
Winter-annual legume and one of the most effective nitrogen-fixing cover crops for temperate regions. Fixes 90-200 kg N/ha and produces dense biomass for weed suppression.
¿Cuánto tarda en crecer Hairy Vetch?
Hairy Vetch suele estar listo para la cosecha unos 180 días después de la siembra.
Condiciones de cultivo
Requisitos del suelo
Tipo de suelo y pH
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, sandy
Rango de pH: 6 - 7 (óptimo: 6.5)
Drenaje: good
Necesidades de nutrientes (N-P-K)
Guía de siembra
Rendimiento y economía
Plagas y enfermedades comunes
Plagas comunes
- aphids
- vetch bruchid
- pea weevil
Enfermedades comunes
- downy mildew
- botrytis
- fusarium wilt
Usa la detección de enfermedades de cultivos con IA para identificar problemas a tiempo y prevenir pérdidas de cosecha.
Consejos de cultivo
Plant 4-6 weeks before first killing frost to allow adequate root development for winter survival.
Terminate at full bloom (typically mid-spring) for maximum nitrogen contribution; mow, roll, or incorporate before seed set to prevent volunteer issues.
Mix with a winter cereal (rye or oats) for mutual support — the cereal provides structure for the vine to climb and reduces lodging.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long does Hairy Vetch take to grow?
Hairy Vetch typically takes 180 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 10 days. The best planting season is fall.
What soil does Hairy Vetch need?
Hairy Vetch grows best in sandy loam, loam, sandy soil with a pH of 6-7. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Hairy Vetch need?
Hairy Vetch grows best at 5-22°C. Frost tolerance: high. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Hairy Vetch?
Across 8 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Hairy Vetch range from 210 to 3,330 kg dry matter/hectare, with a median of 1,690. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.
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