Austrian Winter Pea | |
| Species: | Austrian Winter Pea |
| Scientific Name: | Pisum sativum |
| Cultivars: | Common Currently under evaluation (season 2008-09). |
| Growth Habit: | 2-4 feet tall, vine (tendrils) |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Origin: | Mediterranean Region |
| Production Season: | February to April |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on maturity (leaf:stem ratio) Usually medium to high crude protein; medium to high digestibility. |
| Use: | Hay, green manure crop |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Loam, clay loam, well-drained with high clay content. |
| pH: | 6.0-7.5 |
| Rainfall: | 20+ inches |
| Temperature: | High cold tolerance |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | October 1 to November 15 |
| Planting Depth: | 1/2- 1 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | |
| Seed Cost: | $0.5/lb; $16 to 19/acre |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 3000 to 4000 lb/acre |
Notes | |
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