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Pea

SpeciesLathyrus oleraceus

Also called pea plant, peas, Pisum sativum

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Pea
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Typeannual

“peas are annual vegetable plants” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)

Days to germination6–10 days

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Days to maturity60–70 days

“Pea plants typically take 60 to 70 days to grow from seed to harvest.” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Lightat least 6 hours of sunlight daily

“Light requirement: At least 6 hours of sunlight daily” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide

WaterKeep consistently moist but not waterlogged

“Soil moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing15–6 in

from Lathyrus · “Annual Lathyrus vines should be spaced at about 15 cm (6 inches) apart” — Lathyrus Plant Growing Guide | How to grow Annual Lathyrus

Propagationseeds, division

from Lathyrus · “seeds sown in mid-spring, and perennials may be propagated by seeds or division” — Lathyrus (Everlasting Pea, Singletary Pea, Sweet Pea, Vetchling, Wild-Pea) | North Carolina Extension G

Transplantfollowing the last frost of spring

from Lathyrus · “Once growing, the annual Lathyrus plants should be transplanted outdoors following the last frost of spring” — Lathyrus Plant Growing Guide | How to grow Annual Lathyrus

Ready whenPods should be bright green and firm

“Signs of readiness: Pods should be bright green and firm” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide

Edible partspeas

“Harvesting occurs when pods are plump and peas are fully formed” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide

Pestsaphids, mites, pea moths, slugs, snails

from Lathyrus · “No serious problems. Aphids, mites, and pea moths are occasional insect pests.” — Lathyrus (Everlasting Pea, Singletary Pea, Sweet Pea, Vetchling, Wild-Pea) | North Carolina Extension G

Diseasesblack root rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, gray mold, rust diseases

from Lathyrus · “Diseases such as black root rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, gray mold, and rust diseases occasionally occur.” — Lathyrus (Everlasting Pea, Singletary Pea, Sweet Pea, Vetchling, Wild-Pea) | North Carolina Extension G

Keep away fromonion family

“Plants in the allium (onion and garlic) family are not good partners for peas” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)

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