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Botanical Information

Taxonomy

History

Physical Description

Varieties & Cultivars

Categories or Types of Peas

Colors Available

Varieties to Grow

Growth Requirements

Climate & Temperature Requirements

Air Temperature

• peas perform better in cool weather (60-75°F)
• shade cloth can help extend the season when it gets warm

Soil Temperature

Humidity

Day Length or Light Requirements

Site Conditions Favored

Soil Requirements

Soil Texture

• prefer plenty of organic matter

pH

• 5.5-6.8

Nutrient Requirements

• prefer plenty of organic matter

Propagation

Methods of propagation

Seed

• presoak seeds to prevent disease and to speed germination
• peas are usually direct-sowed as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring

Division

Cuttings

Transplanting or Potting Up

Seed Saving

Planting Out

Bed Prep & Soil Amendments

Bed Spacing

Row Spacing

Planting Depth

Alternative Bed Methods

Container Gardening

Routine Cultivation & Maintenance

Water Requirements

• provide moderate water until bloom, then lower the water rate
• adequate water is needed for high yield

Fertilization Recommendations

Mulching & Weeding

Pinching or Pruning & Dividing

Support

• require trellising

Winterizing

Companion Planting

Helpful Companions

Harmful Companions

Companion to..

Pests, Diseases & Problems

Common Pests

Common Diseases

Symptoms

Whole Plant

Leaves

Stem/Trunk

Flowers

Fruit

Roots

Harvesting & Storage

Edible Parts of the Plant

• young shoots
• pod
• peas

Yield

• regular picking extends the harvest and increases the yield

Days to Harvest / Harvest Timing

• Pea varieties that have edible pods should be harvested when the seeds (peas) are nicely developed in the pod and have a bright green color ^VG
• English peas should be harvested when the pods are full and well rounded out ^VG
• usually ready to harvest about 3 weeks after the flower appears ^PVFS
• snow peas should be harvested before the peas are fully developed in the pods ^PVFS
• snap peas should be harvested when the peas have enlarged in the pods ^PVFS

Harvest Methods

Storage of harvest

Fresh

Canned

Frozen

Pickled

Dried

Cooking

Nutritional Benefits & Values

• riboflavin
• vitamin B₆
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• dietary fiber

Toxicity

Cooking

Preparation

Cooking Methods

Recipes for Peas

Resources

• VG: Vegetable Gardener
• PVFS: Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply