Vicia pannonica (Hungarian Vetch)

It is a type of vetch that tolerates cold and draught.
It is one of the legume forage plants that that tolerates Middle Anatolia weather and winter conditions.
Due to the reason that it half tilts, it can be planted with mixture of barley and oat as well as on its own.
It is one of the vetch species that needs to be considered especially for our infertile plantations and regions.
Hungarian vetch can be planted similar to other vetch species.
The space between each row planted must be 15 to 20 cm for production of grass and 30 to 40 cm for receiving its seeds.
Plantation rate changes between 7 to 10 kg. If it is being planted together with grains; it is necessary to mix 4 to 5 kg of barley or oat with 5 to 6 kg of Hungarian vetch.
The most suitable time for harvesting grass is in the phase that they begin bearing fruit and their fruits begin shaping.
Amount of crop changes between 150-200 kganddecare in the infertile areas.