Item Number: SCL616
Organic Hairy Vetch - Raw Seed (lb)
Organic Hairy Vetch - Raw Seed (lb)
Best Vetch for Cold Climates
Vicia villosa Cool season legume cover crop.
Best of all vetches for cold climates. Tolerates temperatures below 0°F if planted early enough to get established, and goes dormant in cold weather making most of its growth in late spring. For this reason, in milder climates it is not as vigorous as other vetches but can still give high yields if allowed to fully mature in late May.
- Application Rate: 1 lb/1000 sq ft or 30-40 lb/acre
- Inoculant: Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant (sold separately)
- Germination: 5-10 Days
- Plant Height: 2 - 3'
- Uses: Green manure, weed competition, erosion control
- Facts to Note: Tolerates cold temperatures if well established
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Description
Description
Vicia villosa Cool season legume cover crop.
Best of all vetches for cold climates. Tolerates temperatures below 0°F if planted early enough to get established, and goes dormant in cold weather making most of its growth in late spring. For this reason, in milder climates it is not as vigorous as other vetches but can still give high yields if allowed to fully mature in late May.
- Application Rate: 1 lb/1000 sq ft or 30-40 lb/acre
- Inoculant: Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant (sold separately)
- Germination: 5-10 Days
- Plant Height: 2 - 3'
- Uses: Green manure, weed competition, erosion control
- Facts to Note: Tolerates cold temperatures if well established
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb
Dimensions: 8.0"L x 5.0"W x 1.5"H
Features
Features
- Adds Significant Organic Matter
- Cold Hardy
- Down to 25°F
- Easily Established
- Fixes Nitrogen
- Good for Weed Competition
- Helps Control Erosion
- Loosens Heavy Soils
- Somewhat Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Mowing/Grazing
Characteristics
Characteristics
Use Instructions
Use Instructions
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I am here to clear the air on the inaccurate reviews. Hairy is not gross, it is simply a word to suggest the presence of hair. Remember kids, use your brain for good!
p.s. I also prefer bald vetch but I do not discriminate.
Good price for large amount of product.
Ordered this to try to correct a novice mistake (bare garden ground over winter + no til gardening!) -- We planted it just as directed, filling in some bare spots around some peppers that we've (desperately) planted in the hopes of the garden producing SOMETHING this year -- within about 3 days we had a very pretty ground cover, 2 weeks later, our "Desperation plants" are thriving! This plant does have a gross sounding name, but it's working like magic.
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from 9231 reviewsThe cute packaging caught my eye first. I love you can open it up sprinkle in the seeds you need to use, and then close it up for another time. It is compact and cute. I am eager to harvest my greens.
One of my favorites to grow…always get a good yield out of this one and the flavor is just…YUM!
I received these in August and they have braved the heat of the past 2 months. I have continued to water them to ensure they live. One tree looks much better than the other, although I see buds ready for next year on both. I can't wait for spring to see blooms, leaves and branches to begin.
huge bulbs made up of huge cloves; perfect quality for planting - very firm and paper in tact.
My order was prompt and just what I expected.
I purchased Elephant and Music garlic bulbs to plant in my zone 7 garden. They arrived as firm, healthy bulbs.
Heads were big with many large cloves. I am anticipating a great outcome in early summer 🧄
Our chickens love this forage.I was a little concerned growing this in south Florida however it is flourishing. Our new go to, thanks Peaceful Valley!
What a deal - top quality and only $20.99. Happy Frog is a premium brand.
I prepped my raised beds with Happy Frog Potting Soil. I love that it contains earthworms castings. Premium product!
Firm bulbs, excellent quality. I eagerly await the saffron harvest next Spring.
Lovely large bulbs, wonderful quality!
I planted a row of red chesnok. The color is stunning, excellent quality.
I just planted two rows of CA late white. Garlic bulbs look beautiful - great quality. Can't wait for harvest and for braiding time!
I have been ordering shallots from Grow Organic for a couple of years now. I had some problems with the shallots, I have to say they have the best customer service. I am a Master Gardener and have ordered 100's of different veggies seeds for years at many different companies as I buy seeds for the Master Garden's and never have experience such great customer service. I believe anything you buy from them you will be happy