Vicia villosa Roth
Hairy Vetch
Hairy vetch is a legume native to some parts of Europe and western Asia. It is widely cultivated as a forage crop, fodder crop, cover crop, and green manure. It is known for its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil, making it a valuable plant in organic farming and no-till agriculture. However, it is considered invasive in some regions due to its aggressive growth and ability to outcompete native species.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Vicia
Hairy vetch contains isoflavones, tannins, and various other compounds that contribute to its nitrogen-fixing capabilities and potential allelopathic effects on other plants.
Hairy vetch is used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility, prevent erosion, and suppress weeds. It is also grown as fodder for livestock and as a companion plant to tomatoes, providing nitrogen and mulch. It has some medicinal uses but is primarily valued for its ecological benefits in agriculture.
Spring to Early Summer
Fall
1-3 feet
Purple to Pink
Temperate regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types.
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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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