Winter Peas
Pisum sativum ssp. arvense
Winter Peas are considered a cool-season annual legume, although it can be successfully grown in the spring/summer in cooler regions. It is a low-growing, vine like plant that can reach 2- to 4-feet tall, depending on soil fertility and management. Winter-hardy peas, especially Austrian Winter Peas, can withstand temperatures as low as 10° F with only minor injury. They are sensitive to heat, particularly in combination with humidity. They tend to languish in mid-summer even in the cool Northeast. Winter Peas produce flowers in the spring, which are pinkish-purple in color.
Lifespan: Annual
Season: cool
Uses: forage, cover crop
Native or Introduced: Introduced
Annual Average Precipitation: 16 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 75 to 100
Price: $ 75.00 per cwt
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
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Austrian |
$75.00 per cwt |
