{"product_id":"austrian-field-pea","title":"Austrian Field Pea - Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eNon-gmo, annual. Cover Crop. Austrian Field Peas as a Field cover crop: A low-growing, viny legume which has been shown to fix over 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre per year under good conditions. Austrian Field Pea seeds are usually sown as a farm and garden cover crop in the fall. In the inter-mountain states it over-winters well in most valley locations but can winter kill during long periods of sub-zero temperature with no snow-cover. Austrian Field Pea cover crop seeds can also be planted very early in the spring about the same time as spring wheat. Suggested Field cover crop planting rate: 2 to 4 pounds per 100 square feet, 75 pounds per acre. Seeding Rate: ~1.75 lbs\/1000 sq ft or 50-75 lbs\/Acre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAustian Field Peas - Cover Crop Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Pisum sativum\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Austrian Field Pea \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Peas \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Per Acre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 lbs \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Cover Crop \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixer, biomass and forage producer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 - 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e~1.75 lbs\/1000 sq ft or 50-75 lbs\/Acre\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 4,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 22,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cover crop Austrian Field Peas often require cool, moist climates. They are outstanding nitrogen fixers, sometimes returning up to 150 lbs of nitrogen per acre. Often in rotation with grains. Field Peas also produce loads of biomass adding tons of new material to enhance your soil structure. Known to use less water by holding moisture more efficiently, notably in its early stages of life. When grown with grains like triticale or barley, the forage left behind is more substantial in quantity and nutrient quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustrian Field Pea cover crop seeds for garden and farm. Non-gmo, annual, open pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Read more about Cover Crops:\u003cp\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/weve-got-you-covered-a-guide-to-cover-crops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e True Leaf Market Blog - Cover Crops the Why, What, When, and How\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35508435222679,"sku":"10755","price":15.48,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":35508435255447,"sku":"10756","price":49.37,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7593\/0007\/products\/austrian-field-pea-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1597042720","url":"https:\/\/skimsdwd-com.myshopify.com\/products\/austrian-field-pea","provider":"skimsdwd.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}