Hairy Vetch is a vigorous, cool-season annual legume known for its excellent nitrogen fixation and soil improvement capabilities. It thrives in well-drained soils with moderate fertility and is widely used as a cover crop, green manure, or forage option. Hairy Vetch produces dense vine-like growth that helps suppress weeds and improve soil structure. Ideal for farmers and gardeners aiming to boost soil health and add high-protein forage to crop rotations.
Planting Guide: Stand alone drill seeding is 15-20 lbs/acre; 25-40 lbs/acre when broadcast or in critical areas; 15-20 lb/acre in mixes; should be planted 1/4-3/4 inch in depth