Purple Common Vetch Seeds

Purple Common Vetch Seeds

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style: 80 seeds

• Clusters of small purple to pink pea flowers
• Annual or biennial vine for cover cropping
• Fixes nitrogen in soil
• Blooms spring to summer

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Description

Purple common vetch (Vicia sativa) is an annual or biennial vine featuring clusters of small, purple to pink, pea-like flowers. Plants have compound leaves with tendrils for climbing. Vines can reach 2–3 feet. Blooms from spring to summer.

Product features

• Clusters of small purple to pink pea-like flowers
• Annual or biennial vine reaches 2–3 feet
• Compound leaves with tendrils for climbing
• Blooms from spring to summer
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Fixes nitrogen in soil
• Suitable for cover cropping and meadows

Planting Season: Sow in spring after last frost, or in fall for spring germination.

Light Requirement: Full sun.

Seed Prep: No special preparation required.

Water Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist during germination. Once established, water moderately.

Planting Depth: ½–1 inch.

Sowing Method: Direct sow.

Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 4–9.