
How to Choose and Buy Healthy Common vetch
(Vicia sativa)
Common vetch, also known as Summer vetch
Ideal for purchase in early to mid-spring, common vetch is an appealing plant choice due to its rapid growth rate and minimal maintenance requirements. Unique for its nitrogen fixation properties, common vetch is typically bought for soil improvement. When shopping, look for green, healthy leaves and a robust root system to ensure plant's health.
Cover Crop
Nitrogen-Fixing
Green Manure
Weed Suppressor
Livestock Forage