Vetch

/vetʃ/

noun

A type of plant with small flowers, often used as food for animals.

The farmer planted a field of vetch for the cattle to graze on.

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Vetch is commonly grown as fodder for livestock like cattle, sheep, and horses.

The shepherd used vetch to feed his flock throughout the winter.

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Farmers rotate vetch with other crops because it enriches soil with nitrogen, helping subsequent plants grow.

After harvesting the corn, the farmer sowed vetch to prepare the field for next year.

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While some vetches are edible, most are not suited for human consumption and are grown for animals or soil health.

Although vetch is nutritious for cattle, it's not a part of the local diet.

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