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Hairy Vetch (AU Sunrise)

Cover Crops · Legumes

Hairy VetchAU Sunrise

Utah-tested

Cold-hardy legume that overwinters reliably in Sevier County. Often paired with winter rye for maximum biomass.

Sow with cereal rye in early fall. Roll-crimp at full bloom in spring for a no-till mulch that smothers weeds and feeds the next crop.

Sizes & prices

Pickup pricing

1 lbcc-vetch-1lb$12
5 lbcc-vetch-5lb$48
25 lbcc-vetch-25lb$180

Sizes update with the season. Confirm availability via the contact form before driving out.

Category
Cover Crops
Subcategory
Legumes
Botanical name
Vicia villosa
Life cycle
Annual
Season
Cool
Days to maturity
180
Sun
Full sun
Hardiness zone
4–8
Type
OP

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Care notes

Growing cover crops, the short version.

  • Tip 1

    Sow in clean soil — the cover does the rest.

  • Tip 2

    Terminate before flowering to capture maximum nitrogen.

  • Tip 3

    Roll-crimp or mow for a no-till mulch layer.