0000001532 00000 n This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. 0000074263 00000 n Hairy vetch is an annual or biennial, hardy, cool season agronomic legume, also commonly referred to as fodder vetch, winter vetch, or sand vetch. 0000003028 00000 n 0000003406 00000 n long. Under most conditions a systemic herbicide produces better results than a contact herbicide. 43 0 obj<>stream Well-nodulated hairy vetch can enrich the soil with 60 to 120 lb/acre of nitrogen through nitrogen fixation. Crown vetch has a leaflet at the tip of its leaves and does not have tendrils at the tip of its leaves as cow and hairy vetch do. hairy vetch. Vicia varia Host. 0000083041 00000 n Colonies are typically found growing along river banks, meadows, prairies, shoulders of highways overpasses, along roads, edge of croplands and in abandoned fields and well as other disturbed and undisturbed areas. Tufted Vetch is also a perennial where Hairy Vetch is mostly an annual. 0000082355 00000 n The flowers, borne in a dense one-sided spike, are violet and white to rose colored. Vicia microphylla d'Urv. Hairy vetch can alter habitat structure and reduce the abundance of native plants through competition for space. It can climb over small trees and shrubs, and eventually form large monocultures. Purple flowers form in early to mid summer. HAIRY VETCH Vicia villosa Roth Plant Symbol = VIVI Contributed by: USDA NRCS Plant Materials Program Alternate Names winter vetch Uses Erosion control: Hairy vetch’s capacity to provide a heavy mulch aids in soil and water conservation. The vetch vegetation provides both nitrogen and an instant mulch that preserves moisture and keeps weeds from sprouting. Applications Soil Stabilization & Erosion Control. trailer Plants are useful to human beings in innumerable ways. Vicia pseudocracca Bertol. 0000007373 00000 n It is by Howard F. Schwartz at Colorado State University. [13] With both vetches, their agricultural usefulness is typically given precedence over concerns regarding potential ecological degradation. Control and Management: • Manual- Pull small infestations before seeds develop, to free native plants. woolly vetch. X���H�" +C1�� C�-FFM��5�fL[��™j��0$0e2Y1~���4f�0ۼF]n"�q��{.0�f8,��p�a�_-�ь�) � �-������,��� � ��b [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] It is also found in most Canadian provinces. considered invasive in some areas. 0000004132 00000 n This species is known to have a great rooting system, with a tap root that will extend 1 to 3 feet into the soil profile. Hairy vetch is widely used by organic growers in the United States as a winter cover crop and in no-till farming, as it is both winter hardy and can fix as much as 200 lb/acre of atmospheric nitrogen. %%EOF Due to the vining, climbing habit of the plant, it is often sown in combination with rye so the rye may provide some support. 0� ��8���3�u�]E�5��H��'�����2o��0����$}�ɽ�9S�"�p�� �8�NZ�Ҕ�B;H/mF����@��*�'Uf������ Research has shown that hairy vetch mulch can increase main crop disease resistance and prolong leaf photosynthesis of the following crop. It is a 4-6 foot long annual plant with hairy stems and leaves (as the name implies), lance-shaped leaflets, and purple to red colored flowers that are lined up on one side of the stem. 0000002413 00000 n This practice maintains the benefits of planting the green manure without having to disc or till deeply to bury the plant material. Vicia dasycarpa Ten. They resemble those of a very small pea. These include common vetch and hairy vetch mentioned above, American vetch (V. americana), tufted vetch (V. cracca), hedge vetch (V. sepium), and 4-seeded vetch (V. tetrasperma). xref It has a weak tap root that grows up to 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in.) Hairy vetch absorbs nitrogen from the air as it grows. Cow and hairy vetch can be problematic in prairie restoration sites or other disturbed areas. 0000090584 00000 n In these systems, the fall planted legume is either mechanically or chemically terminated 2 to 3 weeks prior to planting or under proper conditions it is terminated at planting. Vicia villosa, known as the hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch, is a plant native to some of Europe and western Asia. Hairy Vetch. 0000000016 00000 n Cow vetch and hairy vetch spread over other vegetation, smothering it. of nitrogen per acre to a following spring crop. The stems and leaves of hairy vetch are pubescent with tufts present at tips of stems. Nitrogen, a critical nutrient required for plant growth, is often depleted by repeated cultivation, poor soil management and use of synthetic fertilizers and herbicides. Stems are vining and can grow up to 6 feet long. To utilize hairy vetch in smaller gardens or raised beds, the plants are seeded in the fall as usual, however, once they have reached maturity, they are cut and composted in separate bins or beds. There are 4 recognized subspecies of V. villosa, 2 of which have been found in Minnesota, both weedy. 0 Habitat. Synonym(s): winter vetch, hairy vetch, woolly vetch, wooly vetch: Native Range: Europe and Asia Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources Weed of the Week - USDA Forest Service; Selected Images from Invasive.org: View All Images at Invasive.org: Flower(s); Flowers of purple vetch (Vicia villosa). Such a vigorous annual cover crop that it is considered invasive in much of the United States, non-GMO hairy vetch is a European heirloom and one of the most popular restorative crops grown in the garden. 0000011834 00000 n John D. Byrd, Mississippi State University, Bugwood.org Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org Crop: Hairy vetch is grown as a cover preceding such crops as safflower, corn, tobacco, cotton, rice, tomatoes, and other vegetables. DiTomaso. 0000016121 00000 n The oblong pod has a beak-shaped tip, grows up to 1.25 inches long and opens at maturity. Hairy vetch performs well in rotations with conventional and no-till planted row crops. Legume (Vicia villosa) This forage legume is also known as hairy vetch or winter vetch. Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) is a trailing winter annual, biennial, or summer annual weed that forms large mats of vegetation. When it is time to plant tomatoes in the spring, the hairy vetch is cut to the ground and the tomato seedlings are planted in holes dug through the matted residue and stubble. 0000090813 00000 n Although non-native, it occurs in all US states and is considered invasive by some states, such as Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington state — as well as in Japan and some parts of Europe where it is not native. [11], It is regulated in the state of Florida. 0000003372 00000 n It is also found in most Canadian provinces. 6 38 This taproot will allow the vetch to thrive even in dry conditions. Cow vetch is very similar to hairy vetch (Vicia villosa), but is distinguished from the latter by its smooth stem. �S�"]�q�j'�)�. 0000030158 00000 n By having the capability to produce 200+ lbs. villosa distribution map", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vicia_villosa&oldid=959281763, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 May 2020, at 00:41. Its primary benefit has been as “green manure”. Leaves have 10-20 leaflets and terminate in tendrils. +�p�Ip5�P 0000091284 00000 n This can be a particular problem in wheat production. 0000008628 00000 n %PDF-1.4 %���� 0000082799 00000 n Every gardener must look for the required information on this plant before planting it. Although non-native, it occurs in all US states and is considered invasive by some states, such as Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington state — as well as in Japan and some parts of Europe where it is not native. Cow vetch and hairy vetch should be reported. Hairy vetch can also be grazed or harvested as forage. It can crowd out native plant species. Hairy vetch is planted in the fall wherever it is grown. The tiny seeds within are ripe when the pods have turned black. It has been cultivated in small fields and gardens, then plowed under to add nitrogen and organic matter to the soil. Crown vetch (Securigera varia) A listed invasive plant in WisconsinLearn how to ID this plant in this short video. 0000001356 00000 n Vicia villosa, known as the hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch, is a plant native to some of Europe and western Asia. 0000082122 00000 n Hairy vetch fixes large amounts of nitrogen (N) that help meet N needs of the following crop, protects soil from erosion, helps improve soil tilth, and provides weed control during its vigorous growth in the spring and when left as a dead mulch at the soil surface. Later seeded vetch grown as a cover crop for green manure, will supply a smaller amount of N. Vetches are also grown for pasture. It is a legume, grown as a forage crop, fodder crop, cover crop, and green manure. 0000001280 00000 n Where to buy native seed and plants ↓ Map of native plant purveyors in the upper midwest. Hairy vetch is a winter-active legume which generally grows as an annual but can also be a biennial. It is normally seeded at 20 to 40 pounds per acre. 6 0 obj <> endobj Unripened seeds are swollen and have a green tint to them, but they unswell when they become ripe. x�b``Pf``�a```��€ Hairy Vetch is a winter annual weed in the bean family often grown as a cover crop or used as animal fodder. Hairy Vetch Seed. 1997. Being more winter hardy than common vetch, hairy vetch has the potential to withstand temperatures in excess of 5F with no cover. Hairy vetch, (Vicia villosa), aka sand vetch or winter vetch, is the most winter-hardy of the vetches. 0000001784 00000 n Vicia ambigua Guss. 0000014223 00000 n [14] Despite being native to part of Europe it is considered an alien or invasive species in some European countries, such as Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain. 0000083278 00000 n E";)�&��u7��sz�;P���܉�_e�P�"�%��Kf��,WXz�r��6�B���n_�W i>��2��V>��쾹aZ �KS���cR�o�t�/�� �Q0��b1߂�B��}s�!g��R��8�6��X���.� �AF>�6+�?6�\oߧ�꽥��t��V���h��a�:�b>�ׄ?t��='Zfy1}���x^��^l�b��+�$fZ%�=����x���wh��ŀ�|�\��7�$-A�o�|��i=Du0@�0��Q��t��oJ?7�� �uZ�!3]\���&��RX�mXq�Qt�c? Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) is often used as a forage legume or cover crop throughout many temperate areas of the world, including the United States. Hairy vetch is a winter annual legume that offers a number of potential benefits to row-crop or livestock producers when used as a winter cover crop. This will not only add expertise to your gardening hobby, but it will also help you understand its characteristics. Cultural Control . INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES FACT SHEET Problem: Crown vetch becomes a problem when it invades natural areas, such as na-tive grassland prairies and dunes, where it works to exclude native vegetation by fully covering and shad-ing those native plants. Hairy vetch is not recommended as forage for domestic or farm animals. H�\T�n�0��+�HŇ(���I � �T�`�c˱S?�H�ѿ�P��2 �ĝٙ����Z�c�>5�hM��SFO�I���zj6L�#˥�Rjfxm���j�y�<1�DF�P~�!�S�B�2U��@s�J5P"�j��-�_��?#�JH7J[ReD� Hairy Vetch is the go-to crop when nitrogen production is at the top of your list for goals to achieve. Hairy vetch and common vetch are also frequently planted as a cover crop. 0000006505 00000 n Cover Crop. Crown vetch, Securigera varia (invasive) – crown vetch flowers are clustered at the top of stalks as opposed to the flowers arranged along the stalk on cow and hairy vetch. Uses. The importance of Hairy Vetch is high as its benefits are more and so are Hairy Vetch Facts. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click here for a composite list of Weeds of the U.S. N'EAST: Uva, R.H., J.C. Neal,and J.M. 0000002870 00000 n startxref [15][16], "Invasive in Native Habitats of the Southern Willamette Valley", "Midwest Invasive Plant Network Midwest Invasive Plant List", "Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States — Vicia villosa", "Vicia villosa Roth ssp. <<071D200125689B47811D7BE295FF241F>]>> ), and is known as an excellent nitrogen fixer. Legumes and seeds. with many side branches in the top 20 cm (8 in. These plants usually don't cause problems in healthy native prairies. 0000008024 00000 n Vicia elegantissima Rouy When a hairy vetch cover crop is plowed into the soil, significant amounts of nitrogen are restored. 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