Plant Details

Vicia cracca

Tufted Vetch, Bird vetch, Cow vetch

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General Information

Scientific name: Vicia cracca
Also known as: Tufted Vetch, Bird vetch, Cow vetch

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Medium
Height: 1.80 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Leaves
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

Seeds can be boiled or roasted. The leaves and young stems can also be boiled and used as a vegetable. Additionally, the leaves serve as a substitute for tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09