Early seeding and added irrigation produce higher yields with field peas.
Field peas require between 12 and 14 inches of water for an average year. Peas are sensitive to moisture stress during the flowering stage, so a high soil reserve is critical. This may require additional irrigation to maximize yields. Nelson Irrigation's line of sprinklers on mechanical move, and solid set sprinklers are excellent choices for pea and other legume crops. For use in germination and irrigation, Nelson Irrigation sprinklers, pressure regulators. and control systems are used worldwide in the production of high-value crops, soil health improvement, and regenerative agricultural applications.
Irrigating peas is a complicated task that depends on everything from your region to your choice of valve. Explore some of the Nelson products commonly used for peas below, or get in touch with the territory manager in your area so we can help find the right solution for you.