Hairy Vetch Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH1973
A great organic cover crop that produces tiny purple flowers! Pollinators love them!
Sow spring to late summer with or without grain, grass, or field peas. When sown in late summer, spring regrowth is vigorous and nitrogen-producing for tilling in before planting the spring garden crops. It will do well in soils too acidic for many clovers and alfalfas. May have some allelopathic properties, so it is best to allow 2-3 weeks between incorporating and seeding of small-seeded crops. This selected hardy strain is widely adapted and withstands all but severe winters if sown in late summer or fall.
| Botanical Name | Vicia villosa |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 40 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Just Cover; barely cover with soil |
| When to Sow | Early Winter, Late Winter, Early Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Purple, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Spring, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
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