Cover & Crops & Forages· Vicia villosa
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.
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam, sandy
Plage de pH : 5.5 - 7.5 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : good
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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.
Hairy Vetch typically takes 180 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 10 days. The best planting season is fall.
Hairy Vetch grows best in sandy loam, loam, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5-7.5. Good drainage is required.
Hairy Vetch grows best at 5-22°C. Frost tolerance: high. Heat tolerance: low.
Hairy Vetch yields approximately 5,000 kg dry matter/hectare under good conditions.
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