Fine-Leaved Vetch
Vicia tenuifoliafam. Fabaceae
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Pl. E073 — Vicia tenuifolia
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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.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
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.
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What you'll need
Seeds or seedlings, a trowel, and a watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall before the first freeze.
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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.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart. Transplant seedlings when they have two sets of true leaves.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Provide support for climbing vines, mulch around the base, and prune occasionally to maintain shape.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth and prevent overcrowding.
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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. SKIP
Other uses:Dynamic accumulatorNitrogen fixer
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 30 native
Europe12 regions
native (12)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyRussia
Asia8 regions
native (8)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqKazakhstanPakistanSouth KoreaTurkey
Africa1 region
native (1)Algeria
Broader regions
native:Lebanon-Syria, Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kirgizstan, Krasnoyarsk
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