Pea
SpeciesLathyrus oleraceus
Also called pea plant, peas, Pisum sativum
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“peas are annual vegetable plants” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)
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
“Pea plants typically take 60 to 70 days to grow from seed to harvest.” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Light requirement: At least 6 hours of sunlight daily” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“Soil moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Lathyrus · “they may be hardy in zones 2-11” — Lathyrus (Everlasting Pea, Singletary Pea, Sweet Pea, Vetchling, Wild-Pea) | North Carolina Extension G
from Lathyrus · “Annual Lathyrus vines should be spaced at about 15 cm (6 inches) apart” — Lathyrus Plant Growing Guide | How to grow Annual Lathyrus
from Lathyrus · “can grow from 1 to 9 feet tall” — Lathyrus (Everlasting Pea, Singletary Pea, Sweet Pea, Vetchling, Wild-Pea) | North Carolina Extension G
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
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
“Signs of readiness: Pods should be bright green and firm” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“Harvesting occurs when pods are plump and peas are fully formed” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
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
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
“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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4 varieties
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Pea
- Fact sheet: 12 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian