Growing Pea in Hauts-de-France
3 adapted varieties
In Hauts-de-France, the local agronomic conditions (Cfb — oceanic temperate climate, 903 growing degree days, silty clay loam soil at pH 7.4, 276 frost-free days) are particularly favorable to pea cultivation.
Favorable growing period: May to October.
Recommended varieties: LS Envergure, LS Kalina, LS Paprika
Climate
Sufficient growing degree days (903 GDD) to complete the pea cycle.
Notable summer water deficit (-215 mm). Pick drought-tolerant varieties.
Long frost-free season (276 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Sowing calendar
Favorable growing period: May to October.
Soil & recommendations
Neutral pH (7.4), suitable for most crops.
Recommended varieties
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.
LS Paprika
Early spring protein pea with small yellow grain, excellent consistency and strong yield potential.
| Variety | Type | Use | Earliness | Sowing | Suitability for the region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Envergure | Green spring pea | Feed / Food / Processing | Semi-late | — | 8/10 |
| 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 | 8/10 |
| 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 | 8/10 |
Other adapted crops in this zone
Other regions to grow pea
Agronomic summary
Spring pea finds optimal emergence and rooting conditions in the deep, well-aerated silt loams of Hauts-de-France. The cool summer temperatures (17.2°C average) limit heat stress during flowering, the critical yield-setting phase. LS Envergure (protein pea), LS Kalina and LS Paprika (yellow pea) provide a sound base for diversifying the cereal-dominant rotations. Watch out for aphid pressure and lodging in wet years.
Frequently asked questions
Which pea variety is best suited for Hauts-de-France?
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 Hauts-de-France.
When is the best time to sow pea in Hauts-de-France?
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 Hauts-de-France?
Yields depend on variety, agronomic management and the season. Under typical Hauts-de-France conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.