Organic Purple Vetch - Raw Seed (lb)

Vicia atropurpurea Cool season legume cover crop. Most vigorous vetch, with consistently high yields in areas which do not drop below 20°F. Can be planted year-round in mild climates. Application Rate: 1-3 lb/1000 sq ft or 40-60 lb/acre Inoculant: Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant (sold separately) Germination: Days Plant Height: 3' Uses: Valued as a green manure, honey plant, weed competitor, and forage when mixed with oats. Fixes nitrogen. Facts to Note: Will grow on poor soils but fixes more Nitrogen on fertile, phosphorus-rich soil. Grows later into spring than other vetches, tolerates mowing or grazing.