Spring Field Peas OG

Spring Field Peas OG are a tall, dual-purpose organic legume cover crop that builds soil fertility while delivering useful harvests. Standing 3 to 4 feet tall, the vigorous canopy suppresses weeds, and the peas fix over 100 lbs of nitrogen per acre while producing substantial biomass to feed the soil food web.

At a glance

• Type: Dual-purpose legume cover crop seed
• Height: 3 to 4 feet tall with a dense canopy
• Nitrogen fixation: Over 100 lbs of nitrogen per acre
• Weed control: Smothers weeds more effectively than spring-planted clover
• Certification: Non-GMO and Organic
• Edible: Tendrils for salads and dried yellow peas for soups and stews

Best for

• Home gardeners wanting a cover crop with edible outputs
• Small-scale growers boosting soil fertility without synthetic inputs
• Mixed-plant beds needing weed control and harvests
• Early spring ground cover and nitrogen cycling

How to use

Plant in early spring to establish ground cover, suppress weeds, and begin nitrogen cycling. Sow solo for a strong, nitrogen-rich stand, or mix with small grains like spring oats to optimize nutrition, soil cover, and biomass. Incorporate as green manure to feed the soil, or harvest tendrils and dried peas for the kitchen.

About The Soil Makers

The Soil Makers build on soil-first principles, offering seeds that actively contribute to soil structure, fertility, and long-term productivity.