In contrast to the grain pea varieties, where part of the foliage is transformed into tendrils, the forage varieties for biomass are richly lined and give significantly higher yields of green and dry matter. Forage peas produce a large amount of protein per unit area with the help of tuber bacteria, making them a valuable feed for livestock production and also an optimal option for green manuring. Its inclusion in the rotation is economically and agronomically advantageous. Due to its dense foliage, this type of pea quickly covers the ground and suppresses weedy vegetation very well. It successfully enriches poor, sandy soils. The biomass yield for fodder is quite high. Sowing with a support cereal crop is recommended. The recommended sowing density is 80-100 seeds/sq m. Sowing in a mixture with a cereal crop, e.g. oats, in a 3:1 or 2:1 ratio is recommended. This produces a complete balanced forage, and the wheat acts as a 'frame' on which the pea stalks are wrapped and straightened, making it easier to mow and the seeds ripen more evenly.
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