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Hard Vetch, scientifically known as *Vicia monantha*, is a light-loving annual vine or herb native to a wide range of regions including Afghanistan, Algeria, Cyprus, and many others such as Greece, Egypt, India, and Turkey. Hard Vetch (Latin: Vicia monantha, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hard Vetch is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hard Vetch is a member of the Fabaceae family native to AFG, ALG, BAL, CNY, CYP, and EAI. Hard Vetch thrives in light to medium and heavy soils, preferring a pH between 7 and 7.5.
Hard Vetch grows best in 8/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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