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      Sunday, February 12, 2012

Saskatchewan producers grew pea varieties on over 1 million ha in Saskatchewan in 2004.  It has been a leading alternative crop as farmers move to diversify crop production.

In 2005, almost 2.7 M ac of peas were planted in Saskatchewan, producing over 2.4 M tonnes.

 

Field pea is susceptible to diseases such as damping off, seedling blights and root rots (Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Botrytis, Fusarium spp.), stem and pod rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), powdery mildew (Eryisphe pisi), bacterial blight (Pseudomonas syringae pv. pisi), and ascochyta blights (Ascochyta spp.).

Dry Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a pulse crop and a member of the family Leguminacea.

There are many advantages to using a legume green manure crop in rotation.

Seed quality is very important in pulse production, as the costs of seed and seed treatments are a significant part of overall input costs.

Production information such as product name and manufacturer and contact.

What is the proper seeding rate for pulses?

Information such as colour of crop and /or seed at cutting stage or quick test for proper moisture content at combining for various crops.



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