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Growing Organic Austrian Field Pea Cover Crop Garden Seeds
About Austrian Field Pea Cover Crop Garden Seeds
Austrian field pea is a cool-weather cover crop ideally suited for direct, full-sun outdoor garden sowing as soon as the soil can be worked after the final frost date. For cover crop use, broadcast seeds directly, 1-2 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart, in organically rich, well-drained garden soil in full sun or light shade during the warm summer months for overwinter kill. Pea cover crop seeds are traditionally soaked overnight in warm water to accelerate germination. Heirloom Austrian field pea seeds germinate in 7-14 days, thinning back to 4-6" apart in the garden once true leaves establish. If grown as a cover crop, allow heirloom field pea seeds to grow without thinning. Pisum sativum subsp. arvense is a hardy cover crop with no serious pests or diseases, but monitor regularly for slugs and powdery mildew.
A European heirloom native to Western Austria, the heirloom Austrian field pea is understood to be the most hardy and sustaining among open-pollinated pea plants. Non-GMO Austrian field pea is a trailing annual garden vegetable and cool-season cover crop known to have a stronger ability to provide weed control in the pea plant family. In North America, the heirloom Austrian field pea is widely cultivated in the cool, temperate Pacific Northwest.
Austrian Field Pea Benefits
Field peas are widely accepted as among the earliest domesticated crops, but they were primarily cultivated for livestock fodder. Today, it is also a choice cover crop that helps replenish nitrogen and improve soil tilth, control erosion, and repel certain soil-borne pathogens. The open-pollinated Austrian field pea seed produces a popular protein source and can highlight both the flower garden and the variety of culinary treats in the kitchen.
* This mix does not contain any inoculant. We recommend using our Legume Inoculant for healthier development. Mix 0.05 oz of inoculant powder with 0.25 tbsp of water. Roll seeds around the mixture and plant within 12 hours.
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Wholesale Organic Austrian Field Pea Cover Crop Seeds Per Package:
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,520 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 17,600 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 88,000 Seeds
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Pisum sativum subsp. arvense
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| Color: |
Classic light green field pea that produces white blooms with hints of purple and red |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: |
60-70 days |
| Growth Habit: |
Austrian pea seeds quickly mature into a vining 24-48" tall classic field pea |
Other
| Common Names: |
Field Pea, Winter Pea, Black Pea |
| Austrian Field Pea Hardiness Zones: |
Annual - Will winter-kill in zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Field Pea Seeding Rate: |
7-8 lb per 1000 sq. ft |
| Seed Planting Depth: |
Broadcasting directly and tamp 1" into soil |
| Austrian Field Pea Soil Benefits: |
Replenishes nitrogen into the soil, roots loosen soil to improve tilth, drainage, and weeds |
| Grow Temp Preference: |
55-65° F |
| Garden Light Preference: |
Full sun |
| Pests/Diseases/Troubleshooting: |
Non-GMO Pisum sativum subsp. arvense is a hardy cover crop with no serious pests or diseases, but monitor regularly for slugs and powdery mildew. |
| Field Pea Mow: |
When seeded as a cover crop, mow non-GMO Austrian field pea before it goes to seed, mulching back into garden soil before sowing new crop |
