PEA
PEA – Pisum sativum
Leguminosae
Field peas are a pulse. The seeds are very rich in protein (about 26%) and therefore are an ideal food.
The whole plant is easily harvested with combines; the harvest is then made into silage.
Growing this legume stimulates organism life in the soil. Because of this, field peas are considered a very advantageous preceding crop for cereals and potatoes, but not for legumes: in fact, rotating this legume with others increases the amount of pests and diseases.
Data Sheet
| Characteristics | Annual – Climber – Used for crop combinations |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Medium-late |
| Climate Adaptability | Temperate |
| Climate Resistance | It shuns the heat and the drought. It does not tolerate the cold (apart from some resistant varieties) nor does it tolerate water stagnation |
| Soil Adaptability | The most suitable types of soil are loose, warm and airy with a pH of 7-8.5 and good water-retension. Calcareous – Damp – Alkaline. It does not tolerate water stagnation |
| Areas of Cultivation | Mountains and plains |
| Use | Haymaking or pasture |
| Seeding Dose | 200-220 Kg/Ha |
Autumn Sowing
Sowing Period: Autumn
Harvesting Period: April/May depending on climatic conditions
