{"product_id":"purple-vetch","title":"Purple Vetch","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eVicia atropurpurea\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW PURPLE VETCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in the fall for milder climates where it will over winter well, or direct sow in the spring in colder climates. Least winter hardy of the cultivated species- withstands temperatures down to 20 F. Sow 1-3 lbs per 1000 ft. It grows vigorously and densely. Soil pH 6-7. Hardiness zones 4-9. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 712 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 5-6 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e50-60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-9”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-9”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e60-150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePurple Vetch Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 9,861 seeds\u003cbr\u003e5 Pounds ≈ 49,303 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##This cool season annual legume cover crop provides green manure, forage, and is a weed competitor. It over-winters in mild winter climates down to 20 F, and grows later into spring than other vetches. Plants grow up to 3’ tall, but will trail\/climb without being planted with grass cover crops, such as oats or wheat. Stems grow 3-6’ long, with 20 or more clusters of flowers. By springtime, purple vetch produces a matted 2’ deep carpet. It is tolerant of grazing, reduces soil temperature slightly, and increases humidity. Incorporate this cover crop into the soil when flowering. Tags: Color: Purple, Size: Medium, Specialty: Cover Crop, Season: Spring Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis species is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. Grows best by the coast, and can grow well up to 3000 ft in elevation.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":40632850579498,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":40632850612266,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/purple_vetch_habit.jpg?v=1696998038","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/purple-vetch","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}