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HUNGARIAN VETCHES
gr17 (Vicia pannonica)
Green manure similar to winter vetch, suitable for use in winter. Frost hardy. Uniform germination. Good for mixed cropping. Useful for fixing nitrogen in soil.
Beemeadow: Yes
Height: 40-100 cm
Lifespan: annual
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Hardy: yes
Seed rate: 1-1.5 kg/100m²
Nutrient requirements: manuring not necessary
Sowing depth: 3-5 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.