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gr47
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COMMON VETCH
gr47 (Vicia sativa)
Annual nitrogen fixing green manure for improving the soil structure. Not frost hardy.
Beemeadow: Yes
Height: 40-100 cm
Lifespan: annnual
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Seed rate: 1 kg/100m²
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.