Growing Pea in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
3 adapted varieties
In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the local agronomic conditions (Cfb — oceanic temperate climate, 993 growing degree days, silty clay loam soil at pH 6.5, 251 frost-free days) allow pea cultivation.
Favorable growing period: May to October.
Recommended varieties: LS Paprika, LS Envergure, LS Kalina
Climate
Sufficient growing degree days (993 GDD) to complete the pea cycle.
Notable summer water deficit (-312 mm). Pick drought-tolerant varieties.
Long frost-free season (251 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Sowing calendar
Favorable growing period: May to October.
Soil & recommendations
Neutral pH (6.5), suitable for most crops.
Recommended varieties
LS Paprika
Early spring protein pea with small yellow grain, excellent consistency and strong yield potential.
LS Envergure
Very early green spring protein pea with high yield potential, vegetative plant structure and easy harvesting.
LS Kalina
High-yield spring protein pea with yellow grain, easy harvesting and strong adaptability to all pea markets.
| Variety | Type | Use | Earliness | Sowing | Suitability for the region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Paprika | Yellow kernel | Animal and human nutrition, bird feeding | Early to semi-early | Sowing (deep, silty soils): 70–85 seeds/m² ; Sowing (light, chalk soils): 100–110 seeds/m² | 7/10 |
| LS Envergure | Green spring pea | Feed / Food / Processing | Semi-late | — | 7/10 |
| LS Kalina | Yellow kernel | Animal and human nutrition, bird feeding | Early | Sowing (deep, silty soils): 70–85 seeds/m² ; Sowing (light, chalk soils): 100–110 seeds/m² | 7/10 |
Risks & watchpoints
Key agronomic watchpoints in this zone:
- Drought stress: 6/10.
- Frost damage risk: 5/10.
Other adapted crops in this zone
Other regions to grow pea
Agronomic summary
Protein pea is a good option for diversifying Burgundian cereal rotations. The relatively cool summer (18.1°C) and deep silt-clay soils support good establishment. LS Envergure, LS Kalina and LS Paprika exploit spring sowings in the Saône plain or Bresse. Watch out for spring frost risk (only 251 frost-free days, shorter than national average).
Frequently asked questions
Which pea variety is best suited for Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
The varieties recommended above are pre-selected based on local climate, soil and disease pressure. Top picks combine adapted maturity, yield stability and the specific disease tolerances needed in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
When is the best time to sow pea in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
The favorable sowing window is typically from May to October. Exact timing depends on soil temperature (>10°C at 5 cm), weather forecast and your local agronomist's advice.
What yield can I expect from pea in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
Yields depend on variety, agronomic management and the season. Under typical Bourgogne-Franche-Comté conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.