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Crown Vetch is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume.  Crown Vetch is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crown Vetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental landscaping for many years.

Product Information

  • Application or Use: Cover Crop, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Erosion Control, Ornamental, Hay Production
  • Germination Time: 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions
  • Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
  • Height: 1 - 2 feet
  • Sunlight Requirements: 6+ hours, full sun for best results
  • Advantages: Non-bloating legume that has a wide range of climatic adaptations, but its performance is superior on well-drained soils.
  • When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and spring when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.

 

Product Details  

  • Non-bloating legume
  • Wide range of climatic adaptations
  • Tolerant of both low pH and low fertility soils
  • Highly responsive to lime, phosphorus and potassium
  • Adapted to road bank stabilization and erosion control

 

Product Information


Crown Vetch has a wide range of climatic adaptations, but its performance has been superior on well-drained soils. It is tolerant of both low pH and low fertility soils. However, it is highly responsive to lime, phosphorus and potassium. Crown Vetch is particularly adapted to road bank stabilization and erosion control. At the present time, this seems to be one of the best uses for the plant. In recent years, Crown Vetch has been considered as a source of forage for livestock.

It is a non-bloating legume. Some research has indicated that the young growth is palatable but that more mature growth is not readily accepted.  Chemical analysis of Crown Vetch hay has shown that its crude protein and crude fiber content is similar to that of other legume hays. 

Once the seedlings are established, relatively few Crown Vetch seedlings per acre will result in good stands because of its spreading habit due to the strong, vigorous rhizomes. Crown Vetch will persist under hay and grazing conditions if soil drainage and fertility is adequate. Its slow recovery after hay harvest suggests that it should not be overgrazed. A 3- to 4-inch stubble left after harvest is desirable to keep it in a productive state. Crown Vetch grows best on well-drained soils that have been limed as for clover. Hay yields have been less than alfalfa, so potash and phosphate should be applied as for red clover. Crown Vetch is toxic to horses because of the presence of nitroglycosides. If consumed in large amounts, it can cause slow growth, paralysis, or death.

*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. 

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Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Coated or Raw
Coated
Fertilizer
Varies
GMO
No
Ideal pH
5.5 - 7.0
Inoculant Needed
No
Life Cycle
Perennial
Overseeding Rate
3-5 lbs per acre
Seeding Depth
1/4 Inch
Seeding Rate
5 - 15 lbs. per acre
When to Plant
Fall & Spring
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The usual seeding rate is 5 to 15 pounds per acre. Seed prices are high, so you will want to keep seeding rates low. If low seeding rates are used, techniques designed to ensure maximum plant establishment are of the utmost importance. These techniques include the use of a seed inoculant, chemical weed control and special seeding equipment. If possible, apply lime, phosphate and potash based on red clover requirements. Do not use nitrogen because it will stimulate weeds more than the young Crown Vetch plants.

Seeding Methods
1. Spring seed on a prepared seedbed from March 15 to May 15. If possible, the sod should be fall plowed to control weeds and provide a firm seedbed.

2. Seed on a litter or mulch from dead Sudan grass from October to April.
3. Seed in early spring on a prepared seedbed. 
4. Broadcast Crown Vetch seed and roll or pack the soil. You may also seed in rows and cultivate to control weeds. The creeping ability of Crown Vetch will enable it to fill the rows.

Crown Vetch Seed

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Crown Vetch is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume.  Crown Vetch is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crown Vetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental landscaping for many years.

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Crown Vetch is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume.  Crown Vetch is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crown Vetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization...
Crown Vetch is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume.  Crown Vetch is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crown Vetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental landscaping for many years. Product Information Application or Use: Cover Crop, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Erosion Control, Ornamental, Hay Production Germination Time: 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 1 - 2 feet Sunlight Requirements: 6+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Non-bloating legume that has a wide range of climatic adaptations, but its performance is superior on well-drained soils. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and spring when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.   Product Details   Non-bloating legume Wide range of climatic adaptations Tolerant of both low pH and low fertility soils Highly responsive to lime, phosphorus and potassium Adapted to road bank stabilization and erosion control   Product Information Crown Vetch has a wide range of climatic adaptations, but its performance has been superior on well-drained soils. It is tolerant of both low pH and low fertility soils. However, it is highly responsive to lime, phosphorus and potassium. Crown Vetch is particularly adapted to road bank stabilization and erosion control. At the present time, this seems to be one of the best uses for the plant. In recent years, Crown Vetch has been considered as a source of forage for livestock. It is a non-bloating legume. Some research has indicated that the young growth is palatable but that more mature growth is not readily accepted.  Chemical analysis of Crown Vetch hay has shown that its crude protein and crude fiber content is similar to that of other legume hays.  Once the seedlings are established, relatively few Crown Vetch seedlings per acre will result in good stands because of its spreading habit due to the strong, vigorous rhizomes. Crown Vetch will persist under hay and grazing conditions if soil drainage and fertility is adequate. Its slow recovery after hay harvest suggests that it should not be overgrazed. A 3- to 4-inch stubble left after harvest is desirable to keep it in a productive state. Crown Vetch grows best on well-drained soils that have been limed as for clover. Hay yields have been less than alfalfa, so potash and phosphate should be applied as for red clover. Crown Vetch is toxic to horses because of the presence of nitroglycosides. If consumed in large amounts, it can cause slow growth, paralysis, or death. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. 
Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Coated or Raw
Coated
Fertilizer
Varies
GMO
No
Ideal pH
5.5 - 7.0
Inoculant Needed
No
Life Cycle
Perennial
Overseeding Rate
3-5 lbs per acre
Seeding Depth
1/4 Inch
Seeding Rate
5 - 15 lbs. per acre
When to Plant
Fall & Spring

Instructions

For more info on planting instructions and tips for the best results – check out our Warranty & Planting Information here!

The usual seeding rate is 5 to 15 pounds per acre. Seed prices are high, so you will want to keep seeding rates low. If low seeding rates are used, techniques designed to ensure maximum plant establishment are of the utmost...
The usual seeding rate is 5 to 15 pounds per acre. Seed prices are high, so you will want to keep seeding rates low. If low seeding rates are used, techniques designed to ensure maximum plant establishment are of the utmost importance. These techniques include the use of a seed inoculant, chemical weed control and special seeding equipment. If possible, apply lime, phosphate and potash based on red clover requirements. Do not use nitrogen because it will stimulate weeds more than the young Crown Vetch plants. Seeding Methods1. Spring seed on a prepared seedbed from March 15 to May 15. If possible, the sod should be fall plowed to control weeds and provide a firm seedbed.2. Seed on a litter or mulch from dead Sudan grass from October to April.3. Seed in early spring on a prepared seedbed. 4. Broadcast Crown Vetch seed and roll or pack the soil. You may also seed in rows and cultivate to control weeds. The creeping ability of Crown Vetch will enable it to fill the rows.
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Crown Vetch is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume.  Crown Vetch is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crown Vetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental landscaping for many years.

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Crown Vetch Seed Description

Crown Vetch is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume.  Crown Vetch is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crown Vetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental landscaping for many years.

Product Information

  • Application or Use: Cover Crop, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Erosion Control, Ornamental, Hay Production
  • Germination Time: 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions
  • Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
  • Height: 1 - 2 feet
  • Sunlight Requirements: 6+ hours, full sun for best results
  • Advantages: Non-bloating legume that has a wide range of climatic adaptations, but its performance is superior on well-drained soils.
  • When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and spring when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.

 

Product Details  

  • Non-bloating legume
  • Wide range of climatic adaptations
  • Tolerant of both low pH and low fertility soils
  • Highly responsive to lime, phosphorus and potassium
  • Adapted to road bank stabilization and erosion control

 

Product Information


Crown Vetch has a wide range of climatic adaptations, but its performance has been superior on well-drained soils. It is tolerant of both low pH and low fertility soils. However, it is highly responsive to lime, phosphorus and potassium. Crown Vetch is particularly adapted to road bank stabilization and erosion control. At the present time, this seems to be one of the best uses for the plant. In recent years, Crown Vetch has been considered as a source of forage for livestock.

It is a non-bloating legume. Some research has indicated that the young growth is palatable but that more mature growth is not readily accepted.  Chemical analysis of Crown Vetch hay has shown that its crude protein and crude fiber content is similar to that of other legume hays. 

Once the seedlings are established, relatively few Crown Vetch seedlings per acre will result in good stands because of its spreading habit due to the strong, vigorous rhizomes. Crown Vetch will persist under hay and grazing conditions if soil drainage and fertility is adequate. Its slow recovery after hay harvest suggests that it should not be overgrazed. A 3- to 4-inch stubble left after harvest is desirable to keep it in a productive state. Crown Vetch grows best on well-drained soils that have been limed as for clover. Hay yields have been less than alfalfa, so potash and phosphate should be applied as for red clover. Crown Vetch is toxic to horses because of the presence of nitroglycosides. If consumed in large amounts, it can cause slow growth, paralysis, or death.

*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. 

Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Coated or Raw
Coated
Fertilizer
Varies
GMO
No
Ideal pH
5.5 - 7.0
Inoculant Needed
No
Life Cycle
Perennial
Overseeding Rate
3-5 lbs per acre
Seeding Depth
1/4 Inch
Seeding Rate
5 - 15 lbs. per acre
When to Plant
Fall & Spring
For more info on planting instructions and tips for the best results – check out our Warranty & Planting Information here!

The usual seeding rate is 5 to 15 pounds per acre. Seed prices are high, so you will want to keep seeding rates low. If low seeding rates are used, techniques designed to ensure maximum plant establishment are of the utmost importance. These techniques include the use of a seed inoculant, chemical weed control and special seeding equipment. If possible, apply lime, phosphate and potash based on red clover requirements. Do not use nitrogen because it will stimulate weeds more than the young Crown Vetch plants.

Seeding Methods
1. Spring seed on a prepared seedbed from March 15 to May 15. If possible, the sod should be fall plowed to control weeds and provide a firm seedbed.

2. Seed on a litter or mulch from dead Sudan grass from October to April.
3. Seed in early spring on a prepared seedbed. 
4. Broadcast Crown Vetch seed and roll or pack the soil. You may also seed in rows and cultivate to control weeds. The creeping ability of Crown Vetch will enable it to fill the rows.

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JM
08/10/2023
Jon M.
United States United States

Hancock delivers

We have a ravine that is subject to erosion. We have used Hancock Crown Vetch.. arrived on time and grows magnificently. Our ravine is alive in color making it safe

JM
08/10/2023
Jon M.
United States United States

Hancock delivers

We have a ravine that is subject to erosion. We have used Hancock Crown Vetch.. arrived on time and grows magnificently. Our ravine is alive in color making it safe

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07/06/2022
David M.
United States United States

Great purchase.

Shipped quickly, packaged nicely, good communication, great product.

07/07/2022

Hancock Seed

Happy to hear you had a great experience with us. Thank you for your review and choosing Hancock Seed!

RM
05/21/2022
Roger M.
United States United States

Crown vetch to the rescue!

Planted the seed...all went well, and now waiting for the plants to show up!!

12/21/2022

Hancock Seed

Thank you for your review!

CC
09/12/2021
chris c.
United States United States

crown vetch

The seed grew as expected.

09/16/2021

Hancock Seed

Glad to hear that the crown vetch seed germinated and is growing. It is beautiful. Thank you for your review!

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