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English Pea
Pisum sativum
Also known as: garden pea, shelling pea, sweet pea
Cool-season shelling pea with inedible pods. Shell before eating. Prefers cool weather and stops producing in heat.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing2–4″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth1–2″
Height24–72″
Spread4–6″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
4–6 weeks before last frost
Fall Sow
9–10 weeks before first frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
55–70 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Direct sow in cool weather. Provide trellis for climbing types. Production stops in heat above 80°F.
Companion Plants
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