Cahaba vetch was bred as a winter forage in southern climates and is a nitrogen fixer with some nematicide properties. With less growth than other vetches, Cahaba vetch won’t take over the sward, allowing for more versatility in forage systems.
| Growth Pattern | With a white bloom, cahaba vetch can grow to be between eighteen and twenty inches tall. |
| Interseeding | Plantings require management if interseeding to prevent shading. |
| Did You Know? | Seeds/Lb: 10,000 – 12,000 |
| Soil Conditions | Soil pH: 5.4 – 7.2 |
| Growth | Optimum Growth Range: 55°F – 75°F |
| Planting | Seeding Depth: ¼” – ¾” Monoculture: 15 – 30 lb/A |
| Germination | Min Time To Emergence: 7 – 14 days Ideal Temp: 45°F – 65°F |
| Grazing | Earliest Time To Graze: 6″ – 8″ | Fertilizing | At Planting: 20 lb/A N – 25 lb/A N During Grazing Season: Not Applicable | Hay/Silage | Timing: Just before the onset of pods (slightly after the recommended rye window for an area) Cuttings During Season: 1 – 2 | Recovery | Minimum Graze Height: 2″ – 5″ Rest Period: 14 days | Mixes |
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| Yield | Tons of Dry Matter/A: 1 ½ – 2 |
Cahaba vetch is an annual and will not be suitable for permanent pasture purposes.
| Competition | Although not competitive when first seeded, cahaba vetch will become competitive. | Risks | Cahaba vetch will winterkill. | Diseases |
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All information provided is the result of research, our own experience, or the experiences shared by our customers.
We strongly encourage consulting additional resources before planting to ensure the best fit for your location and needs.
For questions or advice or to share your experience, contact us.
360 Forage
P.O. Box 50
Shedd, OR 97377-0050
541-928-0102
sales@saddlebutte.com
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