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Large Russian Vetch

Vicia villosafam. Fabaceae
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Prezentare

Vicia villosa, un vântător perenial din familie Fabaceae, poate crește până la 1,8 m în înălțime. În origini se găsește în regiuni precum Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria și Belarus. Acest plant se adaptează la soluri de tip liniștit, mediu sau greu cu un pH între 6 și 7,5. Consemnate pentru frunze și semințe comestibile, sunt utilizate și medicinal. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ preferența sa pentru conditii umide și o valoare energetică de 7/10, fapt care îl face adaptabil în diferite habitaturi din Europa, Asia și Africa de Nord.

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What is Large Russian Vetch?

Vicia villosa, un vântător perenial din familie Fabaceae, poate crește până la 1,8 m în înălțime. În origini se găsește în regiuni precum Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria și Belarus. Acest plant se adaptează la soluri de tip liniștit, mediu sau greu cu un pH între 6 și 7,5.

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Mixology suggestions

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Digestive Harmony
digestion
tincture
Traditional use for digestive support.
Skin Soothe
skin
decoction
Traditional use for skin conditions.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Light
7/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb, Vine
Mature size
1.8 m tall
Soil pH
6–7.5
For first-time growers

How to grow Large Russian Vetch for the first time

8steps

Start with Large Russian Vetch as a simple, low-maintenance perennial for 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 early spring after the last frost or in late summer for fall flowering.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a location with moist, light (sandy), medium, or heavy soil. Ensure good drainage.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in the ground or plant seedlings at the same depth.

  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 light shade during hot afternoons, especially in warmer climates. Mulch around plants to retain moisture.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune vines to maintain shape and remove dead foliage. Harvest leaves and seeds for culinary use as needed.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in too sunny a location, neglecting to prune regularly.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:LeavesSeed
Edible uses: The Large Russian Vetch is edible and its leaves and seeds can be consumed. The leaves are typically eaten fresh or cooked, while the seeds can be dried for later use. Both parts are often prepared in salads or as a side dish. Skip the invention of specific recipes; focus on these basic preparation methods.
Other uses:Cover cropNitrogen fixer
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Distribuție

48 native · 80 introduced
Distribution across4 continents· 48 native· 80 introduced
Europe24 regions
native (16)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBulgariaFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (8)BelgiumDenmarkFinlandNetherlandsNorwayRussiaSwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia14 regions
native (8)AfghanistanIranIraqKazakhstanPalestineTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
introduced (6)ChinaGeorgiaIndiaPakistanSouth KoreaTaiwan
Americas6 regions
introduced (6)BoliviaColombiaCosta RicaGuatemalaUnited StatesUruguay
Africa7 regions
native (5)AlgeriaEgyptLibyaMoroccoTunisia
introduced (2)KenyaLesotho
Broader regions
native:Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kirgizstan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
introduced:Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Colorado, Connecticut, East Himalaya, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Victoria, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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