Common Vetch (Vicia Sativa) is a annual herb in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Vicia sativa is a sprawling annual legume widely cultivated as a forage, green manure, and cover crop. It is valued for its nitrogen-fixing ability and adaptability to various soils.

Common Vetch

Common Vetch

Vicia Sativa

Vicia sativa is a sprawling annual legume widely cultivated as a forage, green manure, and cover crop. It is valued for its nitrogen-fixing ability and adaptability to various soils.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-9

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:clay, loamy, sandy, silty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, nitrogen fixer, green manure, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Vetch

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Vicia