SEED CHARACTERISTICS
Vicia villosa, also known as hairy vetch, is a cold-hardy annual legume cover crop seed with high purity and stable germination rate. The seeds are plump, uniform in size, low in impurities and free of broken grains. This climbing vetch plant has strong cold resistance and can safely overwinter in low-temperature areas. As a typical nitrogen-fixing legume, it greatly enriches soil nitrogen content, decomposes rapidly after turning over to increase organic matter and improve soil hardening. It has vigorous creeping growth, dense vines and developed root systems, which effectively lock topsoil and prevent soil loss on slopes. In addition to being used as green manure, its tender stems and leaves can be used as high-protein forage for cattle, sheep and other livestock, and it also attracts pollinators to maintain ecological balance.
PLANTING METHOD
Sowing Time: Autumn is the optimal sowing season, suitable growing temperature 8–22°C.
Soil Preparation: Plow the land deeply, remove residual weeds and large clods; it adapts to most neutral and slightly acidic barren soils with good drainage.
Sowing Method: Broadcast seeds evenly on the soil surface, then lightly rake the topsoil to cover seeds with a thin layer less than 1cm thick.
Water Management: Keep the topsoil slightly moist within two weeks after sowing to ensure smooth germination; avoid long-term waterlogging to prevent seed rot.
Later Management: Basically no fertilizer required after rooting. For green manure use, plow the whole plant into the soil before flowering; for forage use, mow at the vigorous growth stage.
FAQ
Q1: What is the main purpose of Vicia villosa?
A1: It is mainly planted as green manure to fix nitrogen and improve soil fertility, also widely used for slope anti-erosion and livestock high-protein forage.
Q2: Can hairy vetch survive cold winter weather?
A2: Yes, it has excellent cold tolerance and can grow normally through winter in most temperate regions.
Q3: Does it need a lot of fertilizer during growth?
A3: No need for additional nitrogen fertilizer. Its root nodules can fix nitrogen from the air, which is its core advantage as a green manure crop.
Q4: How many days does it take to germinate?
A4: Under suitable temperature and humidity conditions, seeds germinate in 7–14 days, forming dense ground coverage in around 6 weeks.
TOUCHHEALTHY SEEDS PRODUCT GUARANTEE
All Touchhealthy Vicia villosa seeds undergo strict manual sorting and batch quality inspection before delivery. We guarantee high seed purity, stable germination rate, no mildew grains, no foreign impurities and no expired inventory. Consistent bulk quality is available for farm large-scale planting, and we provide professional technical support on sowing and green manure turnover methods for all buyers.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Seeds are sealed with moisture-proof, breathable anti-mold packaging to avoid damp deterioration and extrusion damage during long-distance international transportation. Outer carton adopts shock-absorbing buffer packaging to guarantee complete package arrival. Trackable logistics can be provided for order delivery checking.
STORAGE TIPS
Store unopened seeds in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated environment, stay away from high temperature, humid air and direct sunlight. After opening the package, please tightly seal the bag mouth to stop moisture absorption. Standard storage can effectively retain seed vitality and extend the usable shelf life for the next planting season.
