- Common vetch is an excellent cover crop from the legume family.
- Rapid early development.
- Produces significant green biomass, effectively suppressing weeds.
- The common vetch plant is characterized by a well-branched root system that fixes atmospheric nitrogen.
- Undemanding regarding soil, but does not tolerate soil acidity.
- With thin stems, it lodges easily; therefore, it is recommended for use in mixtures with other species such as buckwheat, oats, phacelia, or white mustard.
Application rate: 10–15 g/1 m² (pure stand), 5–7 g/1 m² (mixed sowing).
- Sown from May onwards.
- Sowing depth 3–4 cm.
- Annual.