The performance of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) hybrid at 3 row spacings (92,122 and 152 cm apart) was compared with intercropping with garden peas (Pisum uvense L) in 1990 and 1991: Sunflower fields were highest at the 92 cm spacing and, in most cases, did better when intercropped, particularly in 1990. The mean yield advantage with intercropping for the 2 years was 8%. Best Land Equivalent Ratio (1.40) was obtained with 92 cm spacing of sunflower intercropped with peas.