Vicia sepium
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Medium
Height:
1.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Seed, Leaves
Seed, Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Description
Boiled seeds.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides nitrogen fixation to improve soil fertility. |
|
Juglans nigra Black walnut |
Improves soil structure and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Pyrus communis Pear |
Provides shade and moisture retention for the beans. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Attracts pollinators like bees that enhance fruit production. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Serves as a natural pest repellent due to its strong scent. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Helps to create a microclimate that benefits both species. |
|
Vitis vinifera Grape |
Provides additional support and creates a diversified planting system. |