Vetch – Common

Common Vetch is the largest, most vigorous leguminous plant in the Vicia genus. It is tolerant of light mowing and will re-grow in pastures after moderate grazing. During the spring it will grow dense, green foliage that makes it ideal for use as green manure. It can be planted throughout either the fall or spring planting seasons and yield high quality plants. Common Vetch seeds are aggressive, when it is not being grown for seed it should be mowed down shortly after it starts to flower, in order to avoid problems with volunteer seedlings in the next crop. Common Vetch should be planted no deeper than 3/4″ into the soil.

*Note: Common Vetch should be seeded at a rate of 2-4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Or 60-100 pounds per acre.