Hairy Vetch
| Crop Type | Seeds/Lb | Minimum Germination Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| cool season legume | 12,000 | 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 | Soil builder | Prevent Erosion | Weed Suppression | Grazing | Quick Growth | Lasting Residue | Make P and K Available | Loosen Topsoil | Suppress Disease | Attract Beneficial Insects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |