Dundale Pea Seeds (Pisum sativum) Reliable pea variety producing sweet tender pods; cool-season performer ideal for cover cropping and home gardens

Minimum: 200+ Seeds

Dundale Pea Seeds (Pisum sativum) — The Reliable Cool-Season Legume That Feeds Both Garden & Soil

Dundale Pea is the hardworking field pea thriving in cool seasons... an ancient open-pollinated heirloom with triple benefits: produces tender, sweet edible pods for fresh snacking, furnishes protein-rich forage for livestock and wildlife, and fixes nitrogen directly into soil. Growing vigorously spring through early summer, Dundale reaches 24-48 inches with classic vining form, producing clusters of sweet peas. At just 60-70 days from planting, it matures quickly for succession plantings or fall sowing. Remarkably cold-tolerant, seedlings shrug off frost in the low 20s, making it ideal for early spring or late-season planting. The thick succulent foliage breaks down rapidly when incorporated, adding vital organic matter and nitrogen. Perfect for cover cropping, green manure, sprouting, microgreens, soups, and storage... Dundale is the pea that works while you sleep.

Who Grows Dundale Pea Seeds?

Sustainable farmers building soil fertility without chemicals. Home gardeners wanting reliable spring and fall pea production. Cover crop specialists restoring depleted soils. Livestock managers seeking high-protein forage. Sprouting and microgreen growers. Anyone managing cool-season gardens in zones 3-10.

What This Ancient Heirloom Legume Actually Is

Pisum sativum subsp. arvense 'Dundale', Field Pea or Dun Pea. Ancient open-pollinated legume native to Mediterranean and western Asia. Vining plant 24-48 inches tall with weak angular stems and coiling tendrils. Produces small flowers followed by tender pods with sweet peas. Dun-colored dried seeds, ~2,000 per pound. Quick maturity: 60-70 days from planting. Cold-hardy, tolerates frost to low 20s. Exceptional nitrogen-fixing ability enriches soil. High-protein forage for livestock and wildlife. Succulent foliage breaks down rapidly. Open-pollinated, non-GMO.

In the Kitchen, Garden & Field

• Fresh Pods: Tender young pods for snacking and salads.
• Pea Shoots: Harvest tendrils for salad greens.
• Dried Peas: Cook for soups and stews.
• Sprouting: High-protein sprouts.
• Livestock Forage: Premium green chop.
• Wildlife Feed: Deer and bird mixes.
• Green Manure: Plow under for nitrogen fixation.
• Cover Crop: Suppress weeds, prevent erosion.

Growing Dundale Pea Seeds

• Season: Cool-season. Spring or fall planting.
• Zones: USDA 3-10. Frost-hardy to low 20s°F.
• Timing: Early spring as soil workable. Fall: 6-8 weeks before freeze.
• Soil Temp: Minimum 41°F for germination.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderate fertility.
• Sunlight: Full sun optimal.
• Water: Moderate moisture.
• Seeding: 75-100 lbs/acre. 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft.
• Depth: 1-1.5 inches.
• Maturity: 60-70 days from planting.
• Flowering: 45 days from planting.
• Frost: Tolerates low 20s, regenerates after damage.
• Nitrogen: Symbiotic soil bacteria enrichment.
• Maintenance: Minimal. No fertilizer if inoculated.

Before You Close This Page

Heirloom field pea, cool-season vining annual. 24-48 inches tall. Sweet tender pods for eating. 60-70 day maturity. Frost-hardy to low 20s°F. Nitrogen-fixing soil enricher. High-protein livestock forage. Green manure and cover crop. Sprouting and microgreens capable. Open-pollinated, non-GMO. Zones 3-10. Fresh, dried, forage, or green manure. The reliable pea that feeds garden and soil.