Garden Pea

Pisum sativum

annual2×0.3 mzone 3–9full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Fabaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 2 m
Spread: 0.3 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 1 year
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 3–9
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 6.6 – 8.8

Flowering & harvest

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowering
Fruit harvest
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses4 of 10

Growing

Peas prefer a sunny site with well-drained, moist soil and a neutral pH. Sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost, about 2.5 cm deep and 7 cm apart in rows 90 cm apart. Podded varieties need a support, while pea shoots can grow along the ground. Enrich the soil with compost before planting. Plants need even moisture but no waterlogging. Peas are cold-tolerant and thrive best at temperatures between 15 and 24 °C. Harvest after 60-70 days depending on the variety.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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