Growing Pea in Pays de la Loire
3 adapted varieties
In Pays de la Loire, the local agronomic conditions (Cfb — oceanic temperate climate, 1218 growing degree days, loam soil at pH 6.1, 303 frost-free days) allow pea cultivation.
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Recommended varieties: LS Envergure, LS Paprika, LS Kalina
Climate
Sufficient growing degree days (1218 GDD) to complete the pea cycle.
Notable summer water deficit (-251 mm). Pick drought-tolerant varieties.
Long frost-free season (303 days), allowing broad crop cycles.
Sowing calendar
Favorable growing period: April to October.
Soil & recommendations
Neutral pH (6.1), 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 Paprika
Early spring protein pea with small yellow grain, excellent consistency and strong yield potential.
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 Envergure | Green spring pea | Feed / Food / Processing | Semi-late | — | 7/10 |
| 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 | 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: 5/10.
Other adapted crops in this zone
Other regions to grow pea
Agronomic summary
Protein pea complements Pays de la Loire's cereal–maize rotations well. Deep loamy soils and oceanic rainfall secure emergence and flowering. LS Envergure, LS Kalina and LS Paprika provide a valuable nitrogen precedent, particularly in livestock zones that need local plant protein to reduce soy imports.
Frequently asked questions
Which pea variety is best suited for Pays de la Loire?
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 Pays de la Loire.
When is the best time to sow pea in Pays de la 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.
What yield can I expect from pea in Pays de la Loire?
Yields depend on variety, agronomic management and the season. Under typical Pays de la Loire conditions with good practices, our adapted varieties target stable, competitive commercial yields. Precise ranges are available on request.