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Winter Peas (Keystone)

    Description

    Keystone winter peas are an excellent choice as a fall planted legume.  If planted in early fall, there can be good growth for fall grazing as a protein source in the mix and they will grow much later into the fall than spring peas. In order to maximize winter survival chances, winter peas need to be planted relatively late (about the middle of wheat planting season) and deep, up to 3 inches. These conditions will help protect the growing point of the pea and assists in survival in colder climates.

    Winter Peas (Keystone)

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      Seeding Rate: 50 - 65 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Keystone winter peas are an excellent choice as a fall planted legume.  If planted in early fall, there can be good growth for fall grazing as a protein source in the mix and they will grow much later into the fall than spring peas. In order to maximize winter survival chances, winter peas need to be planted relatively late (about the middle of wheat planting season) and deep, up to 3 inches. These conditions will help protect the growing point of the pea and assists in survival in colder climates.

        When is the right time to plant?

        Winter Peas (Keystone) has a minimum germination temp of 41 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential 90 - 150
        Seeds/lb 4000
        C/N at Maturity Low
        Growth Habit Vining
        Root Type/Depth Medium Fibrous
        Cold Kill 5 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 2 - 2.5 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity Biennial days
        Lasting Residue Fair
        Palatability Very Good
        Hay Harvest Excellent
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Fair
        Surface Compaction Good
        Weed Suppression Good
        Crimp Kill Easy

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1 - 3"
        Min Germ Temp 41 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 50 - 65 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 70 - 80 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Fair
        Drought Fair
        Shade Fair
        Wet Soil Fair
        Low Fertility Fair
        Low pH Soil Fair
        High pH Salinity Fair
        High pH Calcareous Good

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