Biomaster Peas - Raw Seed (lb)

This vigorous pea variety is prized as a cool-season legume cover crop that produces abundant biomass in a short period of time. Known for its rapid growth—maturing about two weeks earlier than Magnus peas—it provides dense ground coverage that helps suppress weeds, protect soil from erosion, and improve soil health. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it works in partnership with beneficial rhizobia to enrich the soil with natural fertility, reducing the need for synthetic inputs in organic or sustainable growing systems.

Biomaster peas thrive in cool weather and can reach up to 6 feet in height when supported, making them suitable for green manure applications, soil-building rotations, or as a companion crop to support soil recovery between plantings. For best results, inoculate seeds with a pea-vetch or garden combination inoculant before sowing to maximize nitrogen fixation. This cover crop germinates in 5–10 days and performs well in a wide range of soil types, as long as the soil is well-drained.

Ideal for market gardeners, homesteaders, and small farms, Biomaster peas offer both high biomass production and soil improvement benefits in a single crop cycle. Their rapid growth also provides early season cover, protecting fields before main crops are established.

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Scientific Name: Pisum arvense
Planting Season: Cool season
Application Rate: 80–120 lb/acre or 3–5 lb/1,000 sq ft
Germination: 5–10 days
Plant Height: Up to 6' (with support)
Uses: Green manure, nitrogen fixing, weed suppression

• Inoculant: Strongly recommended for effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Use Pea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb), Garden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb), or Garden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb). Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.