PDF Product Sheet Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) Characteristics: Annual, fast growing, protein-rich Leaves: oval, tapered base; petiole ending in a branched tendril; characteristic reddish-purple spot on the petiole axil Height: hollow stems up to 1 m Flowers: purple Seeds: approx. 8 cm long in pods Root: thickened, slightly twisted taproot; lateral roots extending sideways; relatively limited depth growth Environmental needs: Low to medium High lime and humus content (pH > 6) Warm, humid climate Well aerated, moisture-retentive soils Not suitable for very dry and sandy soils DSV variety: LIVIOLETTA offers good stability with high protein and DM yields. Use: Summer catch crop Forage/silage in mixtures Suitable for grazing Green manure: Nitrogen-fixing Good structural soil improvement Root residue of 12-15 quintals DM/ha Effective forecrop Very good bee pasture Function within TerraLife: Dry germinating Shallow rooting Nitrogen-fixing Dense penetration of topsoil due to branching lateral roots TerraLife mixtures: BetaMaxx DT MaizePro DT N-Fixx For source references click here. Interesting articles about cover crops Approved retailer Approved retailer Approved retailer