[AT] Off topic but tractor related

[Ralph Goff]

Peas are a cash crop here just like canola and flax. They are a good mix in 
the rotation for continuous croppers and require no additional nitrogen 
fertilizer. I've never grown them but the neighbours seem to do well with 
them. Yes I've heard of 50 bushel crops too. Its standard practice to roll 
the fields after seeding or emergence to push the stones down and make a 
smooth surface because you have to run the combine header very close to the 
ground to harvest peas. They usually desicate, then straight cut with 30 
foot (or bigger) headers.

Ralph in Sask.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john hall" <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Off topic but tractor related


> What are they growing so many for Ralph? Is there a market for them fresh
> or are they raised for seed? I remember us planting some to improve the 
> soil
> a bit back in the 80's. We'd actually combine enough for seed the 
> following
> year. Dad talks about using them as a green manure crop back in the
> 50's--they would plow them under.