Austrian Winter Peas - Raw Seed (lb)

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)