Synergy Seeds Per Bag Vetch Morava (25)

MORAVA is a rust-resistant, late-flowering common vetch (Vicia sativa) variety with 100 per cent soft seeds.

Grain yield is superior to other vetches in the high-rainfall areas and to Blanchefleur, Languedoc and Cummins in all other areas in the presence of rust. It is larger seeded and more resistant to shattering than other vetch varieties. MORAVA’S BCN level is 0.65 per cent, which is 50 per cent lower than Blanchefleur and Languedoc.

MORAVA produces higher herbage yields than all other common vetch varieties. It is later flowering and maturing than Blanchefleur and grain yield will be reduced in environments with dry finishes. MORAVA is susceptible to Ascochyta blight and very susceptible to Botrytis because it produces very high biomass in wet/cool zones.

Growing conditions

• Soil type: adapted to a range of soil types from sandy loams to clays of moderate fertility. Prefers neutral to alkaline soils
• Rainfall: 350mm+
• pH: 5.0 - 8.0 (CaCl2)
• Inoculant: Group E Rhizobium

Sowing rate

• Grain 40 - 50kg/ha
• Hay/Silage 50 - 60kg/ha
• Grazing 50 - 60kg/ha
• Green Manure 55 - 65kg/ha

Advantages

• Late Maturity 115+ days to full flower
• Soft seeded, non-shattering
• Resistant to rust and tolerant to ascochyta
• Improved soil health through increased nitrogen fixation
• High yield Potential 17% over Rasina in trials