Maximize Winter Forage with High-Quality Hairy Vetch
Hairy vetch is an underutilized powerhouse—a cool-season legume that bridges the forage gap between fall and spring while building soil nitrogen for the seasons ahead. FSG's Purple Bounty Hairy Vetch establishes quickly, provides excellent winter and early-spring grazing, and winterkills predictably in northern climates or can be terminated cleanly in southern operations. With protein levels that rival premium alfalfa hay, vetch is ideal for finishing cattle, dairy herd supplementation, or strategic season extension. Beyond forage quality, hairy vetch improves soil structure, suppresses weeds, and leaves residual nitrogen that reduces your fertilizer bill the following year. It's a dual-purpose crop that delivers both immediate forage value and long-term soil health benefits.