Pea seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Pea is a cool-season, climbing or bush-type plant known for its tender pods and vining or compact growth habit. It grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Pea plants develop slender stems with tendrils that can climb supports or grow in compact forms depending on the type. This crop establishes quickly and is suitable for garden beds, trellised systems, and container planting, providing steady growth during the cool growing season.

Features

• Cool-season plant with climbing or bush growth habit
• Slender stems with tendrils for support
• Suitable for temperate and mild climates
• Adaptable to garden beds, trellises, and containers
• Quick-growing with steady seasonal development

Specifications

• Scientific name: Pisum sativum
• Common name (US): Pea
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Climbing or bush-type plant
• USDA zones: 3–9 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Late winter to early spring, fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, October to November
• Germination time and conditions: 7–14 days at 10–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 60–180 cm height (depending on type), 20–40 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 5–10 cm between plants