Garden Pea

Common Name: Garden Pea

Scientific Name: Pisum sativum

USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 3 (100)

Sun: Full sun

Water: keep soil consistently moist during germination, do not overwater, but water regularly, avoiding soggy soil conditions

Soil: cover 1 inch with well-drained, loose, sandy to loam soil, rich in organic material

Temperature: 18 to 21 degrees Celsius (64 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: space seeds 6 inches apart in rows about 18 inches apart

Germination Time: 7 to 14 days

Peas should be trellised as they can grow 3 to 6 feet in height. Peas are typically a cool climate crop, although some varieties such as Wando are more resistant to heat. Peas can be planted as soon as soil temperatures reach 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit), although germination will be slower than listed above with the ideal germination temperatures.

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