Garden peas
Garden peas
Pisum sativum
vegetable☀️ full-sun🪴 well drained loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H5
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.9-1.8m
Spread
0.3-0.5m
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Hardiness
Zone 2-11
About
Shelling peas from dwarf or climbing plants; need support when tall.
Top tip
Sow in cool soil, provide support, and pick pods frequently to keep plants cropping.
Also known as: Garden peas, Pois de jardin, Pisum sativum, Markerbse, Ervilha de jardim, Groch ogrodowy, Pisello da orto, Guisante de huerto
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Pea moth, pea aphid, and birds targeting seedlings and pods.
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Keep apart from
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Spring to summer
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Soups, risotto, salads, pasta, mushy peas, stir-fries, curries
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5
USDA 6–7 equivalent