Winter Vetch 250G

Vetch (Vicia villosa) is a short lived nitrogen fixing legume that competes well with weeds by forming a dense canopy quickly. Important green manure and fodder crop. 250g Sow Months: Mar-OctField Rate: 75-100kg/ha (Depending on objective)Horticulture Rate: 250g covers 25m²  N-fixer. Produces a lot of bulky foliage that suppresses weeds. Will add organic matter and improves the texture of the soil. Grows best with a support plant - e.g. Phacelia, Sunflower, Westerwolds or Rye.  Will attract bees if allowed to flower.  Crop residues are succulent and decompose quickly. Best not to top as it does not recover well from cutting. Allelopathic effect - be careful if planning on direct sowing crops after incorporation. How to sow green manures: Prepare a reasonable seed bed. Broadcast you seeds. If you have a large area to cover it is a good idea to divide the seed and the land into 4 parts to avoid running out of seed. Rake in and water if soil is dry.