Pea, commonly known as Garden Pea, is a cool-season vegetable plant cultivated for its edible pods and seeds. The plant produces slender climbing or bushy stems with paired leaflets and tendrils that help the plant attach to nearby supports. Small white flowers develop along the stems and later form green pods during the growing season. Peas grow best in cooler temperatures with well-drained fertile soil and moderate moisture. They are commonly grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and trellised garden spaces where the plants can climb and produce pods.
Features
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Cool-season vegetable plant producing pods with edible seeds
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Climbing or bushy growth depending on variety
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Tendrils help the plant attach to supports
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Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and trellised planting
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Adapted to cooler growing conditions
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Pisum sativum
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Common Name (US): Garden Pea
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Climbing or bushy annual plant
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USDA Zones: 2 to 9
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Planting Season: Early spring
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Growing Season: Spring through early summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 2 to 6: March to May
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Zones 7 to 9: February to April
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 10 to 18 C in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist
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Mature Plant Size: 24 to 72 inches height depending on type; 12 to 18 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 2 to 3 inches between plants
