Short-term, legume green manure for nitrogen fixation.
Sow spring to late summer with or without grain, grass, or field peas. When sown late summer, spring regrowth is vigorous and nitrogen-producing, for tilling in before planting the spring garden crops. Typical nitrogen produced is 110 lbs./acre. This rapid spring growth also makes it a good weed suppressant. Hairy vetch prefers well-drained soils with a Ph of 6.0-7.0, and will do poorly in clay or wet fields. It will do well in soils too acidic for many clovers and alfalfas. May have some allopathic properties, so it is best to allow 2-3 week between incorporating and seeding of small-seeded crops.Selected hardy strain is widely adapted and withstands all but severe winters if sown in late summer or fall. Sow at 1 lb./1,000 sq.ft. (40 lb./acre) with rye or oats. Inoculate for best performance. Blue label/Certified seed. Organically grown. Avg. 11,400 seeds/lb.
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| Product Size | Zone A | Zone B | Zone C |
| 25 Pounds | $16.00 | $25.00 | $65.00 |
| 50 Pounds | $23.00 | $39.00 | $98.00 |
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Growing Information:
Legumes
CULTURE: Sow the seeds at the time and rate specified for each variety listed. All legumes should be planted 1/4 to 1/2" deep.
FOR GREEN MANURE: For best results, till under when in the flowering stage.
SEED SPECS: Planting rates are listed with the variety copy. Organic systems should plant 1/3 to 1/2 heavier to allow for some weed pressures.
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Cold Tolerant Variety does well at lower temperatures and may even be frost hardy. |
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Organic Seeds and Supplies For seeds, OG means "organically grown" and signifies seeds harvested |






