Vicia sativa, known as the common vetch, garden vetch, tare or simply vetch, is a nitrogen-fixing leguminous plant in the family Fabaceae. It is now naturalised throughout the world occurring on …

American vetch is a native, perennial, climbing vine that grows approximately 1 to 2 feet tall. Each plant has a single stem. Tendrils emerge from the end of the multiple leaflets to help secure the plant to …

Vetch, (genus Vicia), genus of about 140 species of herbaceous plants in the pea family (Fabaceae). The fava bean (Vicia faba) is an important food crop, and several other species of vetch …

Apr 29, 2022 · As an annual leguminous vigorous herbaceous plant, vetch has high protein and relatively low fiber and reasonably high yields. It's vigorous growth and N fixing qualities is why it is …

Vetch is the common name for a diverse group of flowering plants belonging to the genus Vicia, a member of the legume family (Fabaceae or Leguminosae). This genus includes over 240 species …

Jul 12, 2025 · Vetch, a member of the legume family, is an incredibly versatile cover crop known for its soil-enriching properties, nitrogen fixation abilities, and use as forage.

2 to 9 flowers in loose clusters (racemes) arising from leaf axils in the upper part of the stem. Individual flowers are a typical shape for a member of the pea family, slightly elongated, ½ to ¾ inch long. …

Vetch is a weedy, annual winter wildflower in the bean family. It is commonly used as a cover crop because it can fix nitrogen in the soil. This semi-erect climbing plant, uses adjacent vegetation for …

Jun 20, 2023 · Hairy vetch, a common name given to species of legumes in the genus Vicia, has long been a favored cover crop used to protect and improve the soil while fields lie fallow during the …

Vetch produces an abundance of vining stems and fine foliage that help protect soils from wind and rain, while improving structure and adding nutrients. Plant vetch as a cover crop or green manure and …