Hairy Vetch
| Crop Type | Cool Season Legume |
| Seeds / Lb | 12,000 |
| Minimum Germination Temperature | 48F |
This cool season legume is the most winter hardy of the vetches, having been shown to handle temperatures down to 5F with little to no cover. This vetch is also a great option for attracting beneficial insects. Hairy vetch, when planted in the spring starts out slow, but by fall it will have put on a good amount of biomass which will also help in out competing weeds. It has been shown to sometimes be an issue trying to control with Roundup.
| Nitrogen Scavenger | 2 |
| Soil Builder | 4 |
| Prevent Erosion | 3 |
| Weed Suppression | 4 |
| Grazing | 4 |
| Quick Growth | 1 |
| Lasting Residue | 1 |
| Make P and K Available | 4 |
| Loosen Topsoil | 4 |
| Suppress Disease | 3 |
| Attract Beneficial Insects | 5 |
1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent