Austrian Winter Pea
cover-crop
Hardy overwintering nitrogen-fixer — pairs well with winter rye or triticale for a classic fall cover-crop duo. Mow and till under in spring, 2–3 weeks before planting.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 5–9
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 4 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 9 plants per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Recommended varieties
- Austrian Field Peaseed
Standard overwintering cover crop pea — widely available.
Add Austrian Winter Pea to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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