Description
Hairy Vetch REA C1 – A Versatile Plant for Your Farm
Hairy vetch REA C1 is a valued winter legume that is gaining popularity as a catch crop and green fodder. Thanks to its properties, it supports crop rotation, enriches the soil and provides valuable protein.
Why choose hairy vetch?
- Natural fertilization: Vetch roots cooperate with nodule bacteria, which fix nitrogen from the air, improving soil quality.
- High protein content: The grains contain up to 30% protein, which makes vetch an ideal addition to feed.
- Soil protection: The deep root system protects the soil against erosion.
- Resistance: The plant is frost-resistant and resistant to fungal diseases.
- Support for bees: Hairy vetch is a melliferous plant that supports the ecosystem.
Sowing and care
- Sowing date: The first ten days of September, right after the summer heat ends.
- Sowing depth: 3–4 cm, with row spacing of 12,5 cm.
- Sowing rate:
- For seeds: 8–12 kg/ha (separate sowing) or 25 kg/ha (combined sowing with cereals).
- On the green: 45–60 kg/ha of vetch with the addition of 60–100 kg/ha of rye or triticale.
