Vicia hirsuta (L.) Gray
Vicia hirsuta
Vicia hirsuta, commonly known as hairy vetch or tiny vetch, is an annual herb with a slender, often four-sided, hairless to lightly hairy climbing stem. The plant can reach heights up to 70-90 centimeters, sometimes exceeding one meter. The leaves are tipped with tendrils that aid in climbing and contain up to 10 pairs of elongated leaflets. The inflorescence is a raceme with whitish or pale blue flowers that are short-lived and small in size. The fruit is a hairy legume pod containing two seeds.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Vicia
The plant contains various bioactive compounds, including isoflavones and phenolic acids, which contribute to its medicinal properties. These compounds are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Hairy vetch is commonly used in cover crops and green manures on farms, particularly in North America. It provides the leguminous component of such crops and is often combined with grassy components like rye or winter wheat, adding cellulose to the organic matter.
Spring
Fall or Spring
70-90 cm, sometimes exceeding one meter.
Whitish or pale blue
Native to Europe and Western Asia, it can also be found on other continents as an introduced species. It thrives in various soil types and is often used in agricultural settings.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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