Pisum arvense Cool season legume cover crop.
Ground-hugging pea germinates and grows in cooler soils than most legumes and withstands temperatures to 10°F.
- Application Rate: 2-4 lb/1000 sq ft or 70-120 lb/acre
- Inoculant: Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant (sold separately)
- Germination: 5-10 Days
- Plant Height: 3′ (if supported)
- Uses: Good weed competitor, does well in heavy soils, and fixes 70-125 lb of Nitrogen/acre, attracts beneficial insects to the growing area at the start of the season. Good protein source in forage mixtures.
- Facts to Note: In most areas, sow in early-mid fall on well-drained soil. Matures early (April in warm areas)
