Species: Austrian Winter Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Cultivars: Granger, Fenn, Melrose Origin: Mediterranean Region Use: Hay, green manure crop

Description: General: Life Span: 2-4 feet tall, vine (tendrils) Annual Adaptation: pH: Soil: Season of Use: Rainfall: Temperature: 6.0-7.5 Loam, clay loam, not tolerant to salinity. March-October 20+ inches. High cold tolerance. Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Production: 30-35 lb/A September-October 0.5-1.0 inch $15-20/A 3000-4000 lb/A Notes: Low bloat potential. Low percentage of hard seed. Lacks grazing tolerance. Easy to establish. Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to peas (Type C).