Green Peas

In the foothills of eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains, green peas are grown as a dryland crop in rotation with wheat. Green peas have historically been grown here for processing, either canned or frozen. Milton-Freewater was known at one time as the "pea capital of the world."

Green Pea Nutrient Management for Eastern Oregon

Green peas grown east of the the Cascades have specific requirements for fertilizer inputs, soil pH, crop rotation, and inoculation. This guide contains recommendations for successful soil and nutrient management.

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Green Pea Variety Trial

2023 Green Pea Variety Trial Report

A field trial of new and established green processing pea varieties has been conducted in the Milton-Freewater, OR, area since the mid-1980s to support the historic green pea industry in the region. This report summarizes the results of the 2023 Green Pea Variety Trial conducted in a commercial field near Milton-Freewater, OR.

Cody Copp | Nov 2023 | Publication

2022 Green Pea Variety Trial Report

A field trial of new and established green processing pea varieties has been conducted in the Milton-Freewater, OR, area since the mid-1980s to support the historic green pea industry in the region. This report summarizes the results of the 2022 Green Pea Variety Trial conducted in a commercial field near Milton-Freewater, OR.

Cody Copp | Mar 2023 | Publication

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