Growing Peas

Pisum sativum : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

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(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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07 Feb 21, Mimi (USA - Zone 7b climate): How tall do pea vines grow? I am trying to determine how tall my supports need to be. Also, what kind of soil and how much sunshine do they prefer? Thanks!
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08 Feb 21, Anonymous (USA - Zone 4a climate): 5-6' tall, good rich friable soil and sun most of the day.
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30 Jan 23, Renee (USA - Zone 5b climate): Depends on the type. There are "bush" peas that only get 2-3' foot tall but still need support. Then there are "climbing" types that can get up to 6'. The short ones produce peas sooner than the tall types.
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05 Feb 21, Kirsten (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Is February too early to Plant peas?
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15 Feb 21, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Check the planting calendar for your climate zone.
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20 Jan 21, Charles (USA - Zone 6b climate): What time should i plant peas (Gardenate : Try www.gardenate.com/plant/Peas?zone=113)
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11 Jan 21, James (USA - Zone 7b climate): Farmer's Almanac was probably talking about Southern peas (cowpeas-crowder, blackeye). They will ONLY germinate when it is warm.
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12 Aug 20, Meredith Wardlaw (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I'm having trouble with peas planted and not germinating.
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13 Aug 20, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Make sure you have viable seeds, buy only as you need them, like each year. Dig your soil over and wet it. The next day plant your seeds and give a very light watering. DO NOT WATER AGAIN FOR 4-5 DAYS then only a light watering. Too much watering will rot them. This applies to most bigger seeds, beans, corn, zucchini, pumpkin etc.
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09 Jul 20, Mick (Australia - temperate climate): I have peas by the dozens they are around 6 foot tall and producing well, what is the best way to keep the seed. Can I plant them green straight out of the pod or do they need to dry out. I have planted some green last week but a bit cold yet for them to sprout
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Some of my sugar snaps have grown as small leaved, bushy plants, whereas some are growing tall and "normal". Does anyone have any ideas as to why the small plants?

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