Hairy Vetch Seeds - Herbal Plant

Hairy vetch is a cool-season annual or biennial legume known for its vigorous, vining growth and ability to cover soil quickly. It develops slender stems with tendrils that allow it to climb or spread across the ground. The plant grows well in temperate climates and adapts to a range of soil types, including moderately poor soils. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and establishes well during cooler growing periods.

Features

• Vigorous, vining plant with spreading growth habit
• Suitable for cool-season planting
• Adapts to a variety of soil conditions
• Tolerates full sun to partial shade
• Establishes quickly and covers ground effectively

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vicia villosa
• Common Name (US): Hairy Vetch
• Seed Type / Variety: Legume seed
• Growth Habit: Climbing or trailing annual/biennial
• USDA Zones: 4 to 10
• Planting Season: Fall or early spring
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season:
  • Temperate regions: September to November or February to March
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days in cool to moderate temperatures (10–20°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, tolerates low fertility
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 90 cm height (climbing), spreading up to 1.5 meters
• Plant Spacing: 10 to 20 cm apart