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Forages. Crown Vetch. Crown Vetch. Scientific Name- Coronilla varia Classification- Legume, Perrenial. Adaptation. Grows in a wide range of climate It flourishes in poorly drained soils Prefers open areas with sunlight Will persist under hay and grazing conditions Spreads very well

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  1. Forages CrownVetch

  2. Crown Vetch • Scientific Name- Coronilla varia • Classification- Legume, Perrenial

  3. Adaptation • Grows in a wide range of climate • It flourishes in poorly drained soils • Prefers open areas with sunlight • Will persist under hay and grazing conditions • Spreads very well • Neutral Ph levels

  4. Description • Height- 12-48 inches • Stem is a thin,cylindrical rod • White to lavender flowers in umbel arrangement • Seed pods are about 3 inches long

  5. Seeding • Planting rate- 5 to 15 pounds per acre • Planting time- Anytime the ground is not frozen • Best seeded from March 1st- May 1st • Seed shape- cylindrical rod • Seed color- yellowish-red to reddish brown

  6. Number Facts on the Legume • Pounds in a bushel- 60 • Seeds in a pound- 110,000 • Cost- 1 lb= $17.95

  7. Diseases, Insects • Diseases- Crown Vetch is very rarely affected by any diseases • Insects- Crown Vetch is rarely affected by insects • Another problem is that it may be considered a weed in fields

  8. Uses of Crown Vetch • Grown along highways, interstates, and railroads • Soil improvements • Pasture • Hay- yield is less than alfalfa

  9. Food for Thought • Originated around Europe • Over 100 types of Crown Vetch • Grown in most states

  10. Note Answers • Scientific Name- Coronilla varia • Classification- Perennial, Legume • Adaptation- Wide range of climates • Life Cycle- Long lived perennial- 3-8 years • Planting Time- Anytime ground is not frozen • Planting Rate- 5-15 pounds per acre • Uses- Grown along highways, interstates, etc. • Pounds per Bushel- 60 • Seeds per Pound- 110,000 • Height- 12-48 inches • Perennial?- yes • Diseases or Pests- no

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