Vetches Seed

Barloo Purple Vetch (Vicia benghalensis) demonstrates mid maturity along with a semi erect to erect growth habit. Mature plants form a dense canopy providing strong weed competition. Barloo is well suited to a range of soil types, but has a preference for loam to clay loams. It has low levels of hard seed that makes it well suited to short term cropping rotations whilst providing the added benefits of being a highly efficient and effective soil nitrogen producer. Barloo is ideal as a break crop and is well suited for hay production or turned in as a green manure crop to improve soil health.

Capello Woolly Pod Vetch (Vicia villosa) was derived from selections out of Namoi Woolly Pod Vetch. It demonstrates mid maturity along with a semi erect growth habit. Capello is suited to a wide range of soil types, performing better on lighter soil types compared to other Vetch species. Most varieties of Woolly Pod Vetch are very hard seeded which can cause problems in following crops, potentially becoming a weed in future legume crops. Capello was selected to provide growers with a soft seeded alternative to traditional Woolly Pod Vetch varieties. This makes it well suited to short term cropping rotations whilst providing the added benefits of moderate drought tolerance and being a highly efficient and effective soil nitrogen producer. Mature plants form a dense canopy providing strong weed competition. Capello is ideal as a break crop and is well suited for hay production or turned in as a green manure crop to improve soil health.

Haymaker Woolly Pod Vetch (Vicia villosa) was derived from selections out of Namoi Woolly Pod Vetch. It demonstrates mid maturity along with a semi erect growth habit. Haymaker is suited to a wide range of soil types, performing better on lighter soil types compared to other Vetch species. It is well adapted to low rainfall situations and selected for improved winter growth and dry matter production. Haymaker is a very hard seeded variety that will be suited to long term cropping rotations whilst providing the added benefits of moderate drought tolerance and being a highly efficient and effective soil nitrogen producer. Mature plants form a dense canopy providing strong weed competition. Haymaker is ideal as a break crop and is well suited for hay production or turned in as a green manure crop to improve soil health.

Namoi Woolly Pod Vetch (Vicia villosa) is a mid season, hard seeded, self regenerating annual with a semi erect growth habit. Namoi is suited to a wide range of soil types, performing better on lighter soil types compared to other Vetch species. It is well adapted to low rainfall situations and suited to long term cropping rotations whilst providing the added benefits of moderate drought tolerance and being a highly efficient and effective soil nitrogen producer. Mature plants form a dense canopy providing strong weed competition. Namoi is ideal as a break crop and is well suited for hay production or turned in as a green manure crop to improve soil health.

Popany Purple Vetch (Vicia benghalensis) demonstrates late maturity along with a semi erect to erect growth habit. Mature plants form a dense canopy providing strong weed competition. Popany is well suited to a range of soil types, but has a preference for loam to clay loams. It has low levels of hard seed that makes it well suited to short term cropping rotations whilst providing the added benefits of being a highly efficient and effective soil nitrogen producer. It is suited for hay, grazing or silage production. Popany is ideal as a break crop and is well suited for hay production or turned in as a green manure crop to improve soil health.