Garden Pea
Pisum sativum • Fabaceae
LegumeOpen-PollinatedStandard Garden Pea
🌱 Seed Category
Legume
🌍 Origin Region
Mediterranean region and Near East
📅 Days to Maturity
60 to 70 days
🌡️ Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 2-11 as a cool-season annual
About This Seed
Round, hard, tan to greenish spherical seeds enclosed in pods on climbing or bush vines
Growing Information
Growing Season
Spring and Fall, direct sow early, frost tolerant
Germination
7 to 14 days, 40-75°F soil temperature, high germination rate, no light required
Planting Instructions
Plant 1 inch deep, space 2 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart, well-draining loamy soil, pH 6.0-7.5
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun, 6-8 hours daily, moderate consistent watering, low drought tolerance
Companion Plants
Carrots, radishes, corn, beans; avoid onions and garlic
Special Characteristics
Nitrogen-fixing capabilities, highly pollinator-friendly, cool-season grower
Identified on 8/23/2026