{"product_id":"purple-vetch-raw-lb","title":"Purple Vetch - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVicia atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e purple vetch is a vigorous cool-season annual legume for mild-winter regions. Its trailing growth can produce dense ground cover and substantial biomass, making it useful in green-manure plantings, soil-building rotations, erosion protection, and mixtures with cereal grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple vetch performs best where winter temperatures generally remain above about 20°F. Sow in fall in mild climates or in early spring where winters are colder. It tolerates relatively low-fertility soils but responds to good drainage and adequate phosphorus and other nutrients. A companion grain such as oats can provide support and make the stand easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerminate before mature seed develops if volunteers are undesirable, and mow before stems become overly fibrous when easy incorporation is the goal. Do not assume cover-crop seed is suitable forage for every animal; livestock use should be evaluated with a veterinarian or forage specialist, particularly when vetch makes up a large portion of the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 40–60 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea, Vetch \u0026amp; Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e; plant promptly after treating seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 3 feet when supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green manure, nitrogen fixation, soil cover, weed competition, insectary bloom, and cover-crop mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare additional legumes in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/all-cover-crop-seeds\"\u003eCover Crop Seeds Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544038301809,"sku":"SCL630","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/purple-vetch-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084315","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/purple-vetch-raw-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}