Edited and compiled by H.J. Kandel,
Updated June 2007

Reviewed by P.M. Porter, E.A. Oelke, D.A. McWilliams, and Z.Q. Fore. Disease section reviewed by R.K. Jones. Insect section reviewed by I.V. MacRae. Harvesting section reviewed by W.F. Wilcke, Fertility section reviewed by G.A. Rehm.

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Index
I. History
II.  Uses
III. Growth Habit
IV. Environment Requirements
     A. Climate
     B. Soil
     C. Seed Preparation, Seed Treatments, and Germination
V. Cultural Practices
     A.  Seedbed Preparation
     B. Seeding Date
     C. Method and Rate of Seeding
     D. Fertility Requirements
     E. Varieties
         Semi-leafless Growth Habit
         Selecting a Variety
     F. Weed Control
         Mechanical Control / Cultural Weed Control
         Chemical Control
         Crop Desiccation
     G. Insects
     H. Disease Prevention
     I. Common Diseases
     J. Yield Potential
     K. Harvesting
VI. Production Economics and Markets
           USDA Whole Yellow & Green Dry Peas
VII. References
           Web Sites
           Publications
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