FORAGE TURF COVER CROP CUSTOM SERVICES INFORMATION ABOUT NEWS CONTACT PURPLE BOUNTY HAIRY VETCH Home/Cover Crop/Purple Bounty Hairy Vetch Ability to fix large quantities of nitrogen Excellent cover crop which produces high biomass Winterhardy Provides a weed suppressing mulch for no-till corn and other crops Flowers two weeks earlier than common hairy vetch Purple Bounty is a new winterhardy, early maturing hairy vetch variety developed for high nitrogen fixation (up to ½ of a subsequent crop’s nitrogen), increased biomass for a thicker mulch and earlier flowering for more flexibility in planting succeeding crops. Vetch forms ground cover slowly in the fall, but root development continues through the winter with substantial growth in the spring. For maximum results, Purple Bounty should be in full bloom to allow for peak nitrogen contribution and to mow, roll or spray for maximum vetch kill. Spring oats or winter grains can also be planted with Purple Bounty to act as a protective cover for improved winter survival and increased erosion control. PLANTING SUGGESTIONS: Planting rate: 20-25 pounds per acre, broadcast or drilled Planting depth: 1 inch Planting dates: August – October depending on location Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0 for optimum results Drought tolerance: Good DOWNLOAD PURPLE BOUNTY HAIRY VETCH PDF DOWNLOAD CSG PRODUCT GUIDE PDF CSG Straight Products Eco-Till Radish Fria Annual Ryegrass Purple Bounty Hairy Vetch Forage Turf Cover Crop Custom Services Information & Seed Trials About News Contact Farm Science Genetics Turf Science Genetics Conservation Science Genetics a better way to grow® © 2021 Allied Seed, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Vision Design Group, Inc.