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SPRING VETCHES (TARES) 25KG
£81.25
In stock
Product Code
XSPRVET25
Vetch is fast growing, scrambling, annual, nitrogen fixing leguminous plant with excellent weed swamping characteristics.
- This hardy plant is often grown as green manure or for livestock fodder.
- They are capable of producing about 7 tonnes of high protein forage in 12-14 weeks.
- Winter vetch has smaller seeds than the spring variety, is hardier and gives less bulk of stems and leaves.
- Spring vetch grows more rapidly and luxuriantly than the winter variety, but is a more delicate plant. Vetches are more tolerant of water logging than other legumes and of a wide range of pH than other legumes.
- Vetches can be mixed with Italian or hybrid Ryegrasses as a cover crop to boost yield and protein levels in the sowing year.
- The residual nitrogen can also boost aftermath yields.
- To avoid damage to undersown leys Vetches should be removed if they lodge.
- Vetches can also be mixed with cereals or cereals and peas for wholecrop silage.
- Seed Rate 60 to 100 kg/Ha
| Mixtures | Straight |
|---|---|
| Supplier / Brand | Oliver Seeds |
Agricultural & Amenity Grass Delivery Guide
Standard delivery is normally within 3 to 4 working days following processing of the order to the UK mainland, this may be extended during periods of high demand.