Cold-hardy Austrian winter peas: Thrive in late fall and winter conditions for reliable harvests
Deep planting requirement (up to 3 inches): Protects the growing point to enhance winter survival
Companion planting potential: Grows well with hairy vetch for improved soil health and protein yield
Late planting window: Allows peas to mature after the spring peas, reducing competition and maximizing winter survival
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Austrian winter peas are good companions to fall mixes, especially when combined with hairy vetch. If planted in early fall, there can be good growth for fall grazing as a protein source in the mix and they will grow much later into the fall than spring peas. In order to maximize winter survival chances, winter peas need to be planted rel
Plant Class
Fabidae
Suitable Space
Outdoors
Plant Characteristics
Edible, Cold hardy
Recommended Planting Depth
Up to 3 inches
Best Time to Plant
Late fall
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Used winter peas with small seed favas for winter cover....have recently terminated both. Nice growth. Have used as cover several times with great success.
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Kenneth · April 5, 2026
easy ordering, great selection of seed varieties, prompt shipping, most are in the ground with your High Diversity mix.
Thanks as always.
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Lou · April 6, 2026
Great Winter Cover for North Texas
The Austrian Winter Peas from Green Cover have great germination and coverage. We sell the pea shoots to restaurants and our Saturday market as an added plus to being a great cover crop. We planted our new sections with both peas and Elbon Rye and the soil quality is so much better. It's also suppressed the Johnson Grass and Pigweed extremely well.