Field Pea Growing Guide
Cool-season annual legume used as a cover crop, green manure, and forage. Fixes 50-120 kg N/ha and produces high-protein biomass for livestock or soil improvement.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: loam, sandy loam, silt loam
pH range: 5.5 - 7.5 (optimal: 6.5)
Drainage: good
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- pea aphid
- pea weevil
- pea moth
Common Diseases
- ascochyta blight
- fusarium wilt
- powdery mildew
Use to identify issues early and prevent crop losses.
Growing Tips
Inoculate seed with Rhizobium leguminosarum inoculant for reliable nitrogen fixation, especially in fields without recent pea history.
Plant early in spring — field peas thrive in cool weather and decline rapidly in heat above 30C.
Mix with oats or triticale to provide structural support for the vining pea plants and improve biomass quality for forage use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Field Pea take to grow?
Field Pea typically takes 80 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is early spring, fall.
What soil does Field Pea need?
Field Pea grows best in loam, sandy loam, silt loam soil with a pH of 5.5-7.5. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Field Pea need?
Field Pea grows best at 10-22°C. Frost tolerance: moderate. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Field Pea?
Field Pea yields approximately 4,000 kg dry matter/hectare under good conditions.
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