Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) is a short term legume commonly used for cover crops in home gardens, weed suppression, erosion control, ground cover, and green manure. When planted alone as a Winter cover crop in annual vegetable rotations, it can provide as much as 110 lbs. of nitrogen per acre to a following Spring crop. Product Information Application or Use: Cover Crop, Ground Cover, Erosion Control, Green Manure, Hay Production Germination Time: 10 - 14 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 24 inches Sunlight Requirements: 6 - 8 hours, full sun for best results Advantages:  Natural weed suppression; provides high nitrogen. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring, summer and fall when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees. Product Details Hardy, viney, annual or biennial legume Commonly used for cover crops in organic farming Great for natural weed suppression Excellent for erosion control Can provide as much as 110 lbs. of nitrogen per acre to a spring crop Product Information Hairy Vetch is a hardy, viney, annual or biennial legume, attaining a height of 24 in. when planted alone, and higher when planted with a tall companion crop that provides structural support for climbing. Hairy Vetch can thrive in acidic soils where Clover and Alfalfa do not grow well. Hairy Vetch flowers appear in clusters and are purple/rose colored.  Hairy Vetch is winterhardy and much more drought tolerant than other vetches.  It is widely adapted throughout the United States but develops best under cooler temperatures and on fertile loam soils.  Hairy vetch is moderately sensitive to soil acidity and is also productive on sandy or clay soils where crimson clovers will not thrive. For grazing, wait until the plants are at least 6 inches high as to not destroy the buds needed for regrowth.  For hay production, vetch is generally cut in the early bloom stage. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.