| Species: |
Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) |
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| Origin: |
Mediterranean region |
| Use: |
Grazing, pasture. |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span: |
Short, 2-3 feet tall, vine and tendrils growth.
Presents at least 8 purple flowers in a raceme.
Annual |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
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5.0-7.5
Sandy-loam, clay loam.
18-65 Inches.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production:
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20-25 lb/A
September-October
0.25-.5 inch
$25-30/A
March-May
2000-4000 lb/A
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| Notes: |
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- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to vetch (Type C).
- Moderate bloat potential.
- Vetches lack grazing tolerance - best utilized if rotationally grazed.
- Hairy vetch more cold hardy than ‘common’ vetch.
- A mature crop carries 150 lb N/Ac.
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