50 AUSTRIAN WINTER PEA Caley Flower Pisum Sativum Ground Cover Crop Legume Seeds

Description:
Name: Austrian Winter Pea
Other common names: Caley Pea, Hairy Vetchling, Austrian Winterpea
Scientific name: Pisum Sativum
Color: Two-tone pink flowers
Plant seeds: Spring or Fall
Bloom time: Late Winter – Spring
Hardiness zone: Annual
Plant height: 24 – 36″
Plant spacing: 9 – 12″
Light requirements: Sun
Soil & water preferences: Average
Quantity: 50 seeds
Other: The Austrian Winter Pea is a cool season annual grown primarily as a cover crop. Cultivate them in the summer in northern regions and in the winter in the south, or allow them to overwinter to 10 degrees F, which corresponds to Zone 6. These vining plants adapt well to dry conditions and can thrive in heavy clay soil. As a legume, Austrian Winter Peas contribute to fixing nitrogen levels in the soil, enhancing its fertility. The plants are adorned with attractive two-tone flowers, ranging from pink to reddish or purplish hues. Pods measure 1 1/2 – 2 1/2″ and contain 3 – 5 seeds each. Pods can either be harvested or left to naturally reseed. This plant is also favored as a feed for various poultry including chickens, ducks, turkeys, doves, and quail, as well as being a popular food plot choice for deer, who are drawn to both the seeds and foliage.