Overview
Learn more about the value of adding an alternative pulse crop to your rotation.
The agronomic benefits of pulses in crop rotations are well known, but short rotations can lead to disease pressure. Longer rotations of susceptible crops like peas and lentils are recommended to help fight Aphanomyces root rot. One solution for maintaining the benefits of pulses within longer rotations is to consider growing an alternative pulse crop, many of which provide some level of resistance to root rot.
Join Saskatchewan Pulse Growers for a two-part discussion on alternative pulse crop options for your farm, happening March 24 & 25. On Monday, we will dive into chickpeas and dry beans. On Tuesday, we will explore faba beans and soybeans.
Register for one or both sessions to hear why now is a great time to consider one of these alternative crops and learn about the value they can bring to your operation:
Chickpeas are best suited to the brown and dark brown soil zones.
Dry beans may be grown under irrigation or dryland in the black soil zone.
Faba beans are best suited to the black and dark grey soil zones.
Soybeans are best suited to the southeast region of Saskatchewan.
