Common Vetch (Vicia sativa)
Common Vetch (Vicia sativa) is an annual herbaceous legume, widely cultivated as a cover crop, green manure, and fodder. It features climbing stems, pinnate leaves, and p
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering
Moderate
Soil
Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor soils, due to its nitrogen-fixing capabilities.
Temperature
Mild to Warm
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low Nitrogen
Care Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
At least 6 hours direct sun
Moderate
Keep soil consistently moist, reduce after establishment
Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor soils, due to its nitrogen-fixing capabilities.
Mild to Warm
10-25 °C
Outdoor
Low Nitrogen
Legume, fixes own nitrogen
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Plant Category
Flowering, Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.3-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
1-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderFabales
- familyFabaceae
- genusVicia
- speciesVicia sativa
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Edible
Yes
Seeds contain vicine and convicine, which can cause favism in susceptible individuals, and cyanogenic glycosides. Consumption of large quantities of raw seeds should be avoided. Young shoots and leaves are generally considered safe.