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Timok

COMMON VETCH
: Vicia sativa

Timok is a mid-maturing common vetch variety that flowers 100–105 days after sowing, making it suitable to areas receiving more than 380mm of annual rainfall. It has similar production to late-maturing varieties in high rainfall situations but superior production in lower rainfall environments. Timok was developed by the SARDI National Vetch Breeding Program.

Features and benefits

Very high dry matter potential

Increased stock carrying capacity and fodder conservation

Highest possible nitrogen fixation

Mid-maturity

Compared to other varieties, excels in conditions where spring rainfall can be limited

Strong disease package

Rust resistance for improved quality and yield

Quick facts

Sowing rate

35-60kg/ha

Maturity

Mid (100-105 days)

Suitability

Hay, silage, grazing, multi-species covercrops, green manure

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

Key strengths of Timok common vetch

Thinking about adding this to your program? Here’s why it’s a smart choice for achieving consistent results season after season.

  • Biomass production in challenging seasons
  • Nitrogen fixation
  • Great for use in crop rotation
  • Excellent companion species
  • Improves protein levels in forage and fodder
  • Very good vigour at flowering
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