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gr47
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COMMON VETCH - Green manure

gr47 (Vicia sativa)

Annual nitrogen fixing green manure for improving the soil structure. Not frost hardy.

Height: 40-100 cm
Lifespan: annnual
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Seed rate: Gemüsebau: 1 kg/100m²; Landwirtschaft: 100-120 kg/ha
Nutrient requirements: manuring not necessary
Sowing depth: 2-5 cm

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Explanations

Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.