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AUSt. Common  vetch

● Early maturity
● Soft Seeded
● Excellent Biomass Production
● Large leaf
● Economical, perfect cover crops/green manure crop
● Excellent Nitrogen Fixationh

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Description:

Aust. Common Vetch demonstates early season maturity along with a semi erect growth habit, climbing branched, slender stems providing high quality hay or grazing for live stock. It is well adapted to a wide range of soil types, performing best in moderately fertile soils. Common Vetch is well adapted to low - moderate rainfall areas.

Common Vetch is a soft seeded variety, which makes it well suited to short term cropping rotations. It has moderate drought tolerance, highly efficient and effective soil nitrogen producer.

Planting INformation

Planting Rate 
   Drill/Row
15-20 lbs/acre
   Broadcast:
20-25 lbs/ acre
Planting Depth:
3/4 -1 inch
Perfered Soil Type:
Sandy Loam- Clay Loam
Perfered Soil pH
5.8-7.5
Flood Tolerance
Poor
Drought Tolerance:
Good