Forages

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Forages

• Crown Vetch

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Crown Vetch

• Scientific Name- Coronilla varia
• Classification- Legume, Perrenial

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Adaptation

• Grows in a wide range of climate
• It flourishes in poorly drained soils
• Prefers open areas with sunlight
• Will persist under hay and grazing conditions
• Spreads very well
• Neutral Ph levels

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Description

• Height- 12-48 inches
• Stem is a thin,cylindrical rod
• White to lavender flowers in umbel arrangement
• Seed pods are about 3 inches long

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Seeding

• Planting rate- 5 to 15 pounds per acre
• Planting time- Anytime the ground is not frozen
• Best seeded from March 1st- May 1st
• Seed shape- cylindrical rod
• Seed color- yellowish-red to reddish brown

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Number Facts on the Legume

• Pounds in a bushel- 60
• Seeds in a pound- 110,000
• Cost- 1 lb 17.95

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Diseases, Insects

• Diseases- Crown Vetch is very rarely affected by
  any diseases
• Insects- Crown Vetch is rarely affected by
  insects
• Another problem is that it may be considered a
  weed in fields

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Uses of Crown Vetch

• Grown along highways, interstates, and railroads
• Soil improvements
• Pasture
• Hay- yield is less than alfalfa

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Food for Thought

• Originated around Europe
• Over 100 types of Crown Vetch
• Grown in most states

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Note Answers

• Scientific Name- Coronilla varia
• Classification- Perennial, Legume
• Adaptation- Wide range of climates
• Life Cycle- Long lived perennial- 3-8 years
• Planting Time- Anytime ground is not frozen
• Planting Rate- 5-15 pounds per acre
• Uses- Grown along highways, interstates, etc.
• Pounds per Bushel- 60
• Seeds per Pound- 110,000
• Height- 12-48 inches
• Perennial?- yes
• Diseases or Pests- no