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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25 Apr 18, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
peas are a cool summer crop , and can be grown in autum , they are cold hardy , but not frost resistant , they generaly do well straight through the year.
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21 Jan 17, zelalem (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Please I need to know the supply erstwhile of Pea Seeds in South Africa esp in North west.
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26 Jan 17, Wilma (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Buy your seeds online from Livingseeds.co.za I bought some seedlings in December and tehy delivered within 48 hours.
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04 Feb 16, Jan Albert Du Preez (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
When can i plant dry peas in bethlehem?
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15 Jun 16, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
peas are a cold weather crop which in theory means that they can grow in winter an are very cold hardy , i grow them right through the year. if the temperature is moderate you should be able to plant them now. if however you are in a frost prone area i suggest that you add frost protection by adding floating row covers. hope this helps.
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09 Mar 15, nceba mpontshane (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Once more I need your help towards finding a cultivar which I would call "black eyed peas" because they look like ordinary peas we use on daily basis. Their difference is that they have black eyes when they are dry. They turn "whitish" when they are dry. Please help.
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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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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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Can anyone tell me where i can buy fresh peas in pods to cook, can't find them these days

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