The versatility of vetch allows cropping for grain or hay, early grazing as green pasture, dry grazing or green manure production. Grain or multi-purpose vetches are grown in the lower to mid-rainfall cereal areas and their grain yields have been similar to field pea. Vetch offers a substantial amount of nitrogen fixation benefit for the following pasture or crop.
Vetch Varieties
Synergy Seeds has access to many different varieties of Vetch. Speak to us today about sourcing the right variety for your needs.
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Morava
Common Vetch
Vicia sativaGrain yield is superior to other vetches in the high-rainfall areas and to Blanchefleur, Languedoc and Cummins in all other…
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Capello
Woolly Pod Vetch
Vicia villosa ssp. dasycarpaCAPELLO is suited to a wide range of soil types, performing better on lighter soil types, compared to other vetch…
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Namoi
Woolly Pod Vetch
Vicia villosa ssp. dasycarpaNAMOI is a mid-maturity variety (>130 days from seeding to flowering); adapted to medium rainfall (>375mm) or irrigated areas with…
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Popany
Purple Vetch
Vicia benghalensisPOPANY is a purple vetch (Vicia benghalensis) variety. POPANY is a late-maturing variety, requiring more than 130 days from seeding…