SECTION: Compost Crops, Vetch, Vicia villosa

Best for cold climates - if established in the fall, the land will be completely covered and protected from wind and water erosion by winter - surviving temperatures to 25 below zero by going dormant like winter wheat. Not as vigorous in milder climates but still gives high yields of cover, compost, or pasture if allowed to fully mature. Accepts low-fertility, but must be well-drained.

One packet will plant 100 sq ft when using broadcast spacing in the bed.

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EA CULTURE: ALL/Matures l2 F/Harvest 9+ AC/Yield green 25-106, dry 5-18/Spacing broadcast

SEEDS PER PACKET: 4400

SOURCE CODE: C

PLANTING DEPTH: 1/2-1.5"

WHEN TO PLANT: Early fall Sep-Oct

PACKET LABEL INSTRUCTIONS: Broadcast in Autumn for Spring harvesting. Does well in most garden soils. Plant early fall before soil gets cold. For best growth & production soak the seeds overnight, then inoculate the seed before planting. Cover the seed with 1/4" of soil, and keep moist until germinated. Tolerates cold, heat, drought, and poor soil. Hardy to zone 4 (-30 to -20 F).