Peaceful Valley Organic Vetch Mix Raw (lb)

Peaceful Valley Organic Vetch Mix is an excellent cover crop choice for gardeners and small-scale farmers aiming to naturally improve soil fertility and structure. This blend of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) and common vetch (Vicia sativa) is specially formulated to fix atmospheric nitrogen, enhance organic matter, and protect the soil from erosion. Cold-hardy and fast-growing, it establishes quickly in fall and resumes vigorous growth in spring, producing lush green foliage and beautiful purple blooms.

Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, this vetch mix thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. It performs especially well in orchards, raised beds, and vegetable rotations, making it a valuable component of regenerative gardening systems. Its ability to smother weeds and improve microbial activity contributes to long-term soil health and plant vitality. As it decomposes, vetch enriches the soil with bioavailable nitrogen—reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers.

Whether you're preparing your beds for spring planting or maintaining year-round soil health, this organic vetch mix delivers ecological benefits with minimal maintenance. Sow in late summer or early fall and mow or incorporate in spring before flowering for optimal nitrogen release.

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Organic Vetch Mix – Vicia villosa & Vicia sativa

Did You Know? Vetch can fix more than 100 lbs of nitrogen per acre—naturally boosting fertility for the growing season ahead.

• Application Rate: 1-3 lb/1000 sq ft or 30-60 lb/acre
• Inoculant: Strongly recommended for effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Use Pea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb), Garden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb), or Garden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb). Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.
• Germination: 5-10 Days
• Plant Height: 2 - 3'
• Uses: Green manure, hay and forage, weed competition, erosion control, attracts beneficial insects
• Facts to Note: Tolerates cold temperatures if well established, tolerates light mowing or grazing.