Chickling Vetch
| Crop Type | Cool Season Legume |
| Seeds / Lb | 2,500 |
| Minimum Germination Temperature | 42F |
Chickling vetch is a great way to fix nitrogen and cut back on fertility in the cash crop following. This vetch is also ideal for grazing early in the season because of it’s high protein content and good relative feed value. In comparison to birdsfoot trefoil and sainfoin, chickling vetch is a low boat legume.
| Nitrogen Scavenger | 2 |
| Soil Builder | 2 |
| Prevent Erosion | 4 |
| Weed Suppression | 4 |
| Grazing | 5 |
| Quick Growth | 4 |
| Lasting Residue | 2 |
| Make P and K Available | 2 |
| Loosen Topsoil | 2 |
| Suppress Disease | 4 |
| Attract Beneficial Insects | 5 |
1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent