3 adapted varieties
In Centre-Val de Loire, the local agronomic conditions (Cfb — oceanic temperate climate, 1324 growing degree days, loam soil at pH 5.8, 292 frost-free days) allow pea cultivation.
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Recommended varieties: LS Envergure, LS Paprika, LS Kalina
Sufficient growing degree days (1324 GDD) to complete the pea cycle.
Notable summer water deficit (-271 mm). Pick drought-tolerant varieties.
Long frost-free season (292 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Slightly acidic soil (pH 5.8). Liming can improve performance.
Very early green spring protein pea with high yield potential, vegetative plant structure and easy harvesting.
Early spring protein pea with small yellow grain, excellent consistency and strong yield potential.
High-yield spring protein pea with yellow grain, easy harvesting and strong adaptability to all pea markets.
Key agronomic watchpoints in this zone:
Protein pea is traditionally well established in Centre-Val de Loire, especially in Beauce where it complements the wheat–rapeseed rotation. Deep soils and slightly acidic pH (5.8) suit it. LS Envergure, LS Kalina and LS Paprika find an ideal environment for spring sowing, provided very drying soils are avoided in years with -271 mm summer deficit.
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 Centre-Val de Loire.
The favorable sowing window is typically from April to October. Exact timing depends on soil temperature (>10°C at 5 cm), weather forecast and your local agronomist's advice.
Yields depend on variety, agronomic management and the season. Under typical Centre-Val de Loire conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.
