Growing Peas

Pisum sativum : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    P P P              

(Best months for growing Peas in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 46°F and 75°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 2 - 3 inches apart
  • Harvest in 9-11 weeks. Pick the pods every day to increase production.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Potatoes

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18 Aug 18, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Dennis - I see you're in 'sub-tropical' so we might share similar weather. I'm in subtropical and am growing climbing Alderman peas with success at present. Touch wood (touches top of head!). You could give them a go.
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13 Mar 13, Gunther Schwarz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What type of soil is required? Fertilizer? What about compost?
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12 Apr 13, Olivia (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Thank you ! I am planting and loving your help!
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12 Aug 13, (Australia - temperate climate)
Have been trying to grow peas without success, told about wire worms tried bread and potatoes in ground did not show any, please tell me what is wrong.
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27 Sep 13, scurs (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My climbing peas are producing plenty of peas.but are growing above the gutter on my house its to heigh, can I stop this .
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13 Feb 14, hlumelo somniso (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
How to avoid downey mild dew.
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04 Mar 14, [email protected] (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
where can i get this cultivar Star3301.
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16 Feb 14, Mimi (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I sprayed my peas (and also tomatoes and blueberries) with Bioneem (neem oil) and had no problems with fungus
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17 Feb 14, sandra mccormick (USA - Zone 7b climate)
can these green peas be planted (seeds) in maybe 6" deep maybe foot and 1/2 long pots outside?
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01 Mar 14, GJX (USA - Zone 6a climate)
Yes it is possible, but you will need to water regular, and you will need to build a trellis. Also you will need liquid fertilizer, or I should say you should, if you want nice peas.
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