PISUM SATIVUM
Austrian Winter Pea
Austrian winter peas are a cool season legume. They showcase better cold tolerance than other field peas and are frequently planted as a fall, nitrogen producing cover crop or within food plot mixtures for forage. Small grains are usually combined with the peas to support upright growth.
Key features
- Cool-season legume
- Fall-planted cover crop
- Winter hardiness down to 0�F
- Grows well in a variety of soils
- Moderate grazing tolerance
Segment
Forage
Category
Forage
Species
Legume
Sci. Name
PISUM SATIVUM
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
1,600
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/2"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
80-100
Planting Times
Early Spring - Late Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
40-50