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Hairy Vetch (MT)

    Description

    Hairy vetch is one of the most winter hardy legumes. Being more winter hardy than common vetch, hairy vetch has the potential to withstand temperatures in excess of 5F with no cover. This species is known to have a great rooting system, with a tap root that will extend 1 to 3 feet into the soil profile. This taproot will allow the vetch to thrive even in dry conditions. When hairy vetch is placed into a mix, it can help bring the C:N ratio of the mixture down. This reduces the risk of nitrogen immobilization for the next crop.

    Hairy Vetch (MT)

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      Seeding Rate: 15 - 20 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Hairy vetch is one of the most winter hardy legumes. Being more winter hardy than common vetch, hairy vetch has the potential to withstand temperatures in excess of 5F with no cover. This species is known to have a great rooting system, with a tap root that will extend 1 to 3 feet into the soil profile. This taproot will allow the vetch to thrive even in dry conditions. When hairy vetch is placed into a mix, it can help bring the C:N ratio of the mixture down. This reduces the risk of nitrogen immobilization for the next crop.

        When is the right time to plant?

        Hairy Vetch (MT) has a minimum germination temp of 48 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential 100 - 200
        Seeds/lb 12000
        C/N at Maturity Low
        Growth Habit Vining
        Root Type/Depth Medium Taproot
        Cold Kill -20 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 1 - 3 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity Biennial days
        Lasting Residue Fair
        Palatability Very Good
        Hay Harvest Good
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Fair
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Very Good
        Crimp Kill Easy

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/2 - 1 1/2"
        Min Germ Temp 48 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 15 - 20 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 25 - 30 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Fair
        Drought Good
        Shade Good
        Wet Soil Fair
        Low Fertility Good
        Low pH Soil Good
        High pH Salinity Good
        High pH Calcareous Good

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