Do snow peas need inoculant?

Answer: Peas are members of the legume (Fabaceae) family. Through a symbiotic relationship with a soil bacterium (Rhizobium), peas are able to “fix” atmospheric nitrogen in nodules on their roots. Peas will grow and produce a crop without inoculation.

Do Austrian winter peas need inoculant?

This photo shows a mixture of well inoculated and poorly inoculated Austrian Winter Pea plants. It is important to inoculate each seed with the nitrogen fixing bacteria.

Do peas need inoculant?

Nature’s Aid Soil Inoculant improves the growth and production of peas (including sweet peas), peanuts and beans. Contains billions of live bacteria that are essential in the nitrogen fixating process of many plants.

How do you add inoculant to peas?

Dampen the pea seeds with a small amount of non-chlorinated water. Put the granular inoculant and seeds in a bag, and toss them together until the seeds are coated. Plant the seeds soon after. Coat dry pea seeds with inoculant by sprinkling the granules down the planting row after placing the seeds in it.

How do you plant Austrian winter peas for cover crops?

To sow in rows: Sow in 2-3 inch deep furrows spaced 8 inches apart, and cover well. Water peas in well. Just like garden peas, Austrian winter peas prefer cool temperatures plenty of water. Keep watered in dry spells.

How late can you plant winter peas?

With regard to planting dates, winter peas should be planted in September through October in the South. In northern states it should be planted in August, or in April for a spring/summer planting.

Can you inoculate peas after planting?

Just don’t inoculate seeds until you’re ready to plant them; they should go into the ground right away afterwards. The bacteria need fairly warm soil to get to work, so be patient with early pea plantings; those tell-tale nodules might take a while to form, but you’ll get the benefits when they do.