100 Hairy Vetch Seeds – Vicia villosa – Purple Bounty – Cover Crop – Nitrogen Fixer

📩 Only Pay Shipping Once! Order as many seed varieties as you like — you’ll only be charged one flat shipping fee. We carefully package every seed packet. If you have any questions about planting or need help choosing varieties, feel free to message us anytime! 🌱💛 Grow 100 seeds of Vicia villosa, commonly known as Hairy Vetch or Purple Bounty Vetch. This fast-growing annual or winter annual legume is widely used as a cover crop, green manure, and nitrogen fixer. It produces attractive purple flower clusters that are also valuable for bees and beneficial insects. Hairy Vetch improves soil fertility, suppresses weeds, and helps prevent erosion, making it popular with gardeners and small-scale growers. ⚠️ Note: Hairy Vetch is considered invasive in some regions. Please check local regulations before planting. Botanical Name: Vicia villosa Common Names: Hairy Vetch, Purple Bounty Type: Annual or winter annual legume USDA Zones: 3–9 Height: 1–3 feet climbing Bloom Time: Spring to early summer Light: Full sun Soil: Average to poor, well drained Water Needs: Low to moderate Growth Habit: Vining and spreading No cold stratification required. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in prepared soil. Plant in early spring or late summer for overwintering. Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days.