How to Grow and Care for Hairy vetch

Hairy vetch, also known as Fodder vetch, Winter vetch

Hairy vetch is often grown as a cover crop, or to provide forage or fodder for animals. However, use caution when planting and check your local regulations, as this plant is considered an invasive species in many states in the U.S. and several other countries.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Hairy vetch

Lifespan	Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zones	4-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Hairy vetch displays a growth of fine, winter-resistant foliage that matures into a sprawling mass of stems up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. Its leaves are pinnate with multiple leaflets and it produces small, purple to violet flowers typical of the Fabaceae family. The flowers then develop into linear, podded fruits. Its most distinctive feature is the dense, silky hairs covering the stems and leaves, giving it a characteristically shaggy appearance. This plant is known to climb neighboring vegetation for support.