hairy vetch
nounDefinition of hairy vetch
: a Eurasian vetch (Vicia villosa) extensively cultivated as a cover and early forage crop
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Common choices include buckwheat, annual rye, hairy vetch and clovers, and they can be used in no-till gardens or in conventional ones. — Washington Post, "Heavy rains can damage a vegetable garden — but the gardener can protect it," 24 July 2019 The crop can be quite happy growing with a legume like hairy vetch or crimson clover. — Sunset, "Top 10 Cover Crops for Your Fall Garden," 22 Jan. 2018 One great way to boost nitrogen is by planting leguminous cover crops, such as alfalfa, clover, hairy vetch, or peas. — Beth Hanson, Good Housekeeping, "Grow Healthier Crops Using These Natural Nitrogen Sources," 24 Aug. 2015 Legumes like Austrian winter & Caley peas; arrowleaf, ball, button, crimson, red, & white clovers; blue lupine, common and hairy vetch all add nutrients to the soil. — Michelle Matthews, AL.com, "'You're my angel': Off-duty nurse saves man's life in Mobile," 24 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hairy vetch.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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