Forage pea is an annual legume crop grown for forage production, silage and green manure. Its high protein content and strong forage yield make it highly valued in animal nutrition.
Root nodules fix free atmospheric nitrogen and enrich the soil, reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizer and making the crop valuable in rotations.
Its deep root system also carries nutrients from deeper soil layers toward the surface.
Mixtures with cereals such as wheat, barley and triticale are generally recommended.
Better development is seen in cool and humid regions.
The crop can be used as green forage, hay or silage.
