Characteristics

Edible parts Leaves, Seed

Utility Green manure, cover crop

Layer Herb

USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 4-8

Life cycle Annual

Light requirement full sun, partial sun/shade

Water requirement Moist

Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay), all

Propagation method seed - direct sow

When to plant (outdoors) before first frost date

Height 1.2

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Growth Fast

Alternate name Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch, Winter Tares

Family Fabaceae or Leguminosae

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Root depth 80-150cm

Root type Tap

Soil pH 4.5-8.2

Days to maturity 60

Spacing 12 vetch seeds per square foot

Seed depth 1.5-2.5 inches

Common Vetch
Vicia sativa

Water requirement

Light requirement

4-8

USDA Hardiness zone

Layer

Life cycle

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Used mainly for green manure.

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