Haymaker Plus, also referred to as grazing vetch, was derived from selections out of Namoi. It demonstrated mid maturity along with a semi erect growth habit. Haymaker Plus is suited to a wide range of soil types, performing better on lighter soil types, compared to other vetch species. It is well adapted to low rainfall situations and selected for its improved winter growth and dry matter production. It also provides the added benefits of moderate drought tolerance while also being a highly efficient and effective nitrogen fixer. Mature plants form a dense canopy providing strong weed competition. Haymaker Plus is ideal as a break crop and is well suited for grazing, hay production or turned in as a green manure crop to improve soil health.
Haymaker
Grazing Vetch
(Vicia villosa)
- Has greater total dry matter production than Namoi
- Very hard seeded (80-90%) for improved persistence
- Better adapted to light soils than other vetches
- More winter growth than Namoi
- Offers a disease break in cropping rotations
- Resistance to Spot, Rust and Ascochyta
Vetch is an annual pasture/forage/grain legume, extremely palatable at all growth stages, from early green shoots, as dry matter/hay or silage through to seedpods and seeds over summer. It has a very high feed value for animals as green plants and dry matter as well as grain.
Vetch is an annual pasture/forage/grain legume, extremely palatable at all growth stages, from early green shoots, as dry matter/hay or silage through to seedpods and seeds over summer. It has a very high feed value for animals as green plants and dry matter as well as grain.
Vetch is an annual pasture/forage/grain legume, extremely palatable at all growth stages, from early green shoots, as dry matter/hay or silage through to seedpods and seeds over summer. It has a very high feed value for animals as green plants and dry matter as well as grain.