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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02 Nov 14, Wendy Parris (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
From Living Seeds... they will post or courier your purchase to you. Look them up on the web.
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14 Jul 14, norman (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
i am in parys free state,when do i plant green peas?
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13 Jul 14, patricia (Australia - temperate climate)
What is the pH level for growing peas this is the first I am trying to grow peas. Please help.
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24 Jul 14, Kevin (Australia - temperate climate)
Patricia,the PH level would be into the alkaline area but can I suggest you pick up a copy of the current ABC Organic Growing magazine where there is an excellent article on Peas bt Justin Russell .
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18 Aug 18, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How do I accommodate the pH for various and different plants growing in the same garden? For example,the needs of one plant (peas) will be different to another. Similarly, a plants' water needs. How on earth do I get this right? Thanks.
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12 Jul 14, John Rutherfird (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
My peas are producing small white flowers, should i pick these or leave them. they are approx 7 weeks old. please advise.
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26 Apr 18, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
leave the flowers each flower will be a new pod, thats how they produce fruit.
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07 Jul 15, hennie Mulder (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Leave the buds as they are going to produce pea pods . peas are a quick bearer
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03 Jun 14, garry (Australia - temperate climate)
what can i grow in the green house from next month on. i just finished building them . thankx
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10 Apr 14, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
my vegi patch, is 50%in the shade from 2pm. can i grow anything in this spot in winter?
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