COMMON VETCH

(VICIA SATIVA)

VARIETIES: AMELIE/JOSE
Vetch (also known as tares) are very popular, providing a rapid fix of nitrogen. It is particularly good at competing against weeds. N Fixer, short Term.

£57.50

Sowing info

Sowing Period: Mar – Oct

Sowing Depth: 1-2cm

Sowing Rate: 25-50kg/ha

Winter Hardy: VARIETY DEPENDENT

Benefits

  • Large seed size ensures strong early vigour
  • Fixes nitrogen available for the following crop
  • Breaks down quickly once incorporated
  • Produced in the UK and trusted on farm
  • Excellent companion to both black Oats and Rye
  • Frost susceptible varieties also available