Frostmaster Peas - Raw Seed (lb)

Pisum sativum subsp. arvense Frostmaster winter peas are a cool-season annual legume used for cover cropping, forage mixtures, green manure, and soil-building rotations. The white-flowered plants have light green to tan seed and lower tannin levels than many field peas, contributing to good forage palatability. Their growth habit and field use are similar to Austrian winter peas, with dependable cold tolerance after seedlings are established.

Plant in early to mid-fall in most regions so plants develop several true leaves before hard freezes. Spring sowing is also possible where the season remains cool long enough for useful growth. Frostmaster peas tolerate heavier soils but still require drainage; avoid planting so late that seedlings enter winter with little growth. Incorporate or mow before mature seed forms when using the crop as green manure.

• Application rate: 50–70 lb per acre
• Seeding depth: ½–2 inches, adjusted for soil texture and moisture
• Inoculant: Strongly recommended. Use Pea, Vetch & Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb), Garden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb), or Garden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb); plant promptly after treating the seed.
• Germination: Approximately 14–21 days, depending on soil temperature
• Plant height: 2–3 feet when supported
• Uses: Cool-season soil cover, nitrogen fixation, weed competition, green manure, and forage mixtures

Compare this selection with Austrian Winter Peas and other options in our Cover Crop Seeds Collection.