Hairy Vetch ‘Purple Bounty’ – Vicia villosa 100 Seeds | Nitrogen-Fixing Cover Crop | Open-Pollinated
$9.99
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Improve your soil naturally with 100 Hairy Vetch ‘Purple Bounty’ (Vicia villosa) seeds. This fast-growing annual legume is widely used as a cover crop to fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and prevent soil erosion.
In addition to its soil-building benefits, Hairy Vetch produces beautiful purple blooms that attract bees and beneficial pollinators in spring. It’s an excellent choice for vegetable gardens, raised beds, orchards, and regenerative growing systems.
Hardy and adaptable, this cool-season cover crop thrives in a variety of soil types and helps improve soil structure for healthier future plantings.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Hairy Vetch ‘Purple Bounty’ seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds
✔️ Freshly packed for optimal germination
✔️ Growing instructions included
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hairy Vetch
Botanical Name: Vicia villosa
Plant Type: Annual legume / cover crop
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to poor soils
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 1–3 feet (can vine longer with support)
Bloom Time: Spring
USDA Zones: 3–10
Cold Stratification: Not required
💡 Care Tip: Sow in late summer or early fall for overwintering in mild climates, or early spring in colder regions. Cut and incorporate into soil before full seed set for maximum nitrogen benefit.
Hairy Vetch ‘Purple Bounty’ – Vicia villosa 100 Seeds | Nitrogen-Fixing Cover Crop | Open-Pollinated
Hairy Vetch ‘Purple Bounty’ – Vicia villosa 100 Seeds | Nitrogen-Fixing Cover Crop | Open-Pollinated
$9.99