Only available one month before planting season
25kg /ha
Plant March - April
COMMON VETCH
Vicia sativa
Common vetch is an annual cool season legume suited to a wide range of conditions. It is a popular cover crop choice – fixing Nitrogen, building organic matter, and suppressing weeds.
Common Vetch is palatable – although it has poor regrowth compared to Grazing Vetch-types.
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3 - 8 t DM/ha/season
Depending on environmental conditions and management -
Fixes atmospheric nitrogen (N)
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Adapted to a range of soil types
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Multiple uses - including pasture, hay, silage, and as a cover crop
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Extremely palatable
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Offers disease breaks for cereals in crop rotations
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Good for soil improvement
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Easy to establishment
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Adds quality to grass pastures