In a 2023 trial, field peas were sown in early May, shortly after planting corn in rows set 60 to 90 inches apart. The wider spacing allows more sunlight to reach the companion crop, which is crucial for its growth. Whiting and Recker's approach included early weed control in the corn, which prevented interference with the emerging peas.

The trial yielded promising results, with the peas maturing alongside the corn. Despite the peas being harvested from small research plots by hand on August 1, the potential commercial yield was estimated at 50 bushels per acre, which could have resulted in significant earnings per acre at the then-prevailing prices.