Pea plant grow and care – climbers of the genus Pisum also known as Garden Pea plant, Pea plant annual plant, grow in mediterranean, temperate or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10a in the spring or 10b-11 as autumn planting.
Leaves edible in color green, leaves shape oval.
Flower color can be: white or purple in butterfly shape.
Seeds round and small until 0.5cm, the Pea plants grow in pods edible but fibrous 5-10+ Pea plants in one pod, pods also edible.
Cool weather, trellising
What is the best way to start growing?
Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Autumn – frost free area / Spring – cold temperate climate
Pests and diseases:
Pea plant weevil
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
No need
Size of the plant?
0.5-2 m, 20-80 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / in warmer climate half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Autumn – winter – frost free area / Spring – cold temperate climate
General information about the flower:
Flowers can be: white, purple in butterfly shape
Pollination is done by:
Self-pollination, bees
Seeds harvest season:
Autumn – winter – frost free area / Spring – early summer– cold temperate climate
Seeds pests or diseases:
birds, worms
What can be done with big quantities of Pea plant seeds?
Eaten raw, stews, soups, stir fry
Work requirements on the seeds:
Pick the fruit on the time, if the pods pick late the seeds can be fall
How long does it take to bear seeds?
60-80 days
Pisum sativum
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Herbaceous, Legumes, Vine
Plant Uses: Edible plants, Ground fixing plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 2, Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts:
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Winter flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower, White flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest, Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible leaves, Edible Pod, Edible Seeds
Culinary uses: Cooked, Eaten raw, Leafy vegetables, Salad, Spreads & Sauces