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.
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.
| 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 |
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| USDA Plant Hardiness Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Temperature Zone  |
Warm, Cool, Transitional |
| Height | 24" - 48" |
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| 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 |
| Planting Season | Fall |
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| Plant Depth | 1.5" - 2" |
| Minimum Soil Temp for Germination | 48° F |
| Establishment | Easy |
| Seed Treatment | N/A |
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| Seeds Per Pound | 16,000 |
| Coverage | 15-20 LBS PER ACRE |
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| Available Sizes | 1 lb. 5 lb. 10 lb. 25 lb. 50 lb. |
| 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. |
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