Austrian Winter Pea (Pisum sativum) – Nitrogen-Fixing Cover Crop Seeds – 1 pound
USD 4.95 USD
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Climate | Humid Continental |
| Planting Time | 8 Weeks |
| Common Name | Pea |
| Color | Green |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Brand | Seed |
| Season Of Interest | Winter |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Watering | Light |
| Genus | Pisum |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Cross-Pollinating |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
This listing is for 1 pound of Pisum sativum seeds, also known as Austrian Winter Pea. These cold-loving legumes grow 2-4ft vines that love climbing taller cover crops like Winter Rye. This is the perfect crop to throw in garden beds in Fall to add nitrogen and living mulch over Winter. The plant makes wonderful forage for livestock and wildlife, and the pink-purple flowers interspersed with the edible seed pods are a wonderful sight to see. Sowing depth - 1/2"Seeding rate - 50lbs per acre.Optimal temperature - 4-6 weeks before first frost. Seeds are packaged in biodegradable bags with biodegradable tape to prevent moisture-build up and minimize plastic waste.