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Fine-Leaved Vetch

Vicia tenuifoliafam. Fabaceae
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Prezentare

Vicia tenuifolia, vechia cu frunze fine (Fine-Leaved Vetch), este o plante perenicolă de tip vântătoare sau herbă nativă din Afghanistan, Iran, Irak, Liban-Siria, Pakistan, Turcia și Albania. Cunoscut pentru fructificarea sa cu frunzi și scufunduri comestibile, această plantă se dezvoltă în condiții umide cu tipuri de sustrat liniștit până la pesant, preferând un interval de pH între 7,5-8. Se găsește în zonele de durabilitate 5-9, făcând-o adaptabilă la diferite climaturi din domeniul său nativ. Un caracter distinctiv este frunzele sale fine și delicate, care contribuie la valoarea ornamentală a acesteia în gardenuri și landscaped, precum și ca surse de aliment pentru om.

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What is Fine-Leaved Vetch?

Vicia tenuifolia, vechia cu frunze fine (Fine-Leaved Vetch), este o plante perenicolă de tip vântătoare sau herbă nativă din Afghanistan, Iran, Irak, Liban-Siria, Pakistan, Turcia și Albania.

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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Light
6/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Vine, Forb/herb
Soil pH
7.5–8
For first-time growers

How to grow Fine-Leaved Vetch for the first time

8steps

Start with Fine-Leaved Vetch as a simple, low-maintenance addition to your garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or seedlings, a trowel, and a watering can.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall before the first freeze.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a location with well-draining soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy. Ensure the pH is between 7.5–8.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart. Transplant seedlings when they have two sets of true leaves.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide support for climbing vines, mulch around the base, and prune occasionally to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth and prevent overcrowding.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy shade, neglecting support structures.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:LeavesShoots
Edible uses: The fine-leaved vetch is eaten for its leaves and shoots, which are typically prepared fresh or lightly cooked.
Other uses:Dynamic accumulatorNitrogen fixer
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Distribuție

58 native · 3 introduced
Distribution across4 continents· 58 native· 3 introduced
Europe21 regions
native (19)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (2)NetherlandsUnited Kingdom
Asia12 regions
native (12)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqKazakhstanMongoliaNepalPakistanPalestineSouth KoreaTurkeyUzbekistan
Americas1 region
introduced (1)United States
Africa2 regions
native (2)AlgeriaMorocco
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kirgizstan, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Tuva, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
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Specimen gallery

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Vicia tenuifolia (Fine-Leaved Vetch) — botanical photograph
Fine-Leaved Vetch (Vicia tenuifolia)
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8 related
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