Pea
Pisum sativum • Fabaceae
🌱 Seed Category
Legume
🌍 Origin Region
Mediterranean region and Near East
📅 Days to Maturity
55 to 70 days from direct sowing to harvest
🌡️ Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 2-11, grown as a cool-season annual
About This Seed
Round, beige-brown, wrinkled texture indicating a sweet variety. Results in a climbing or bush vine with pinnate leaves, white flowers, and edible pods or seeds.
Growing Information
Growing Season
Early Spring or late Winter, direct sow, frost tolerant, plant 4-6 weeks before last frost
Germination
7 to 14 days, optimal soil temperature 45-65 degrees Fahrenheit, high germination rate, no special light required for germination
Planting Instructions
Plant 1 inch deep, space 2 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart, well-draining loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, about 6-8 hours daily, moderate watering, low drought tolerance
Companion Plants
Carrots, radishes, spinach, mint; avoid onions, garlic, and potatoes
Special Characteristics
Nitrogen-fixing, frost tolerant, cool-season grower