Hairy vetch is an indeterminate legume. It is primarily used for soil stabilization. It can provide between 60-120 lbs/acre of N through nitrogen fixation. The protein content of vetch can range from 12-20% Depending upon when it is cut. Vetch hay produces a hay yield of 1.5-3.5 ton/acre dry weight It requires a minimum of 26" of rainfall.

PLANTING:

If planting alone, 40 lbs per acre. If mixing with Triticale, mix 20# Vetch/60 # Triticale. 

Seeds per Pound: 16,000

Planting Depth: 1/4"

Planting Time: Fall-Spring

pH: 6-7

Inoculant: 

Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viceae (Pea/Vetch/Lentil)