Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Field Pea Cover Crop Seed
Pisum sativum
Certified Organic
Field peas have incredible nitrogen fixing qualities, plus they winter kill, making them a great beginner's cover crop. Peas can be sown any time, but perform best when sown in spring or late summer. Broadcast and rake in, or sow in close rows. If sown at the proper time, a thick stand of peas will suppress weeds as well. Peas winter-kill at temperatures under 20 degrees. In the spring, after a fall crop, incorporate the plant matter well, or use as mulch by transplanting through the debris.
Sow in early spring ahead of fall greens, or in late summer after early crops come out.
Sow in early spring ahead of fall greens, or in late summer after early crops come out.
Garden Pack: 1/2 pound, sows roughly 75 square feet
Homestead Pack: 1 pound, sows roughly 125-200 square feet
Farm Pack: 5 pounds, sows roughly 1,000 square feet
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Growing instructions
Sow in early spring or late summer.
To broadcast: Spread evenly on a well-prepared bed and hoe in to a depth of 2 inches.
To sow in rows: Sow in 2-3 inch deep furrows spaced 8 inches apart, and cover well.
Water peas in well. Just like garden peas, forage peas prefer cool temperatures plenty of water. Keep watered in dry spells. If grown as a spring cover crop, mow down at flowering.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 60 days |
|---|---|
| Height at Maturiry | 30 inches |
| Sun Conditions | Full to Partial Sun |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Row Spacing | 6 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 2 inches |
