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Pea · Shelling
Heirloom
Pisum sativum var. sativum
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Pisum
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Sweet
Growth Habit
Bush
Intended Use
Fresh / SaladRoasting
Texture
Tender
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United Kingdom
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Germination
7–14 days
at 40–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
50–55 days
Plant Height
8–9 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
24 in
Thin To
2–6 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
40–75 °F
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Soil Temp
40–85 °F
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Air Temp
28–80 °F
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