Peas are easy to grow, but their growing period is limited. It’s essential to plant them early enough in spring so they mature while the weather is still cool!
Peas grow best in areas with full sun and deep, well drained, organic soils with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0 (neutral not base or acidic) .Continuous use of high phosphorus fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 15-30-15, or high rates of manure or manure compost results in phosphorus buildup in the soil.
Peas come in two heights: bush peas and climbing peas. All benefit from some kind of support.
Nomenclature
Common Name
Name
Cultivar
Variety
Botanical Name
Family
Genus
Species
Planting Guide
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Cultivation
Time from sowing until...
Germination
Days
Bloom/Harvest
Days
Size
Height
Inch
Width
Inch
Spacing
Between Plants
Inch
Between Rows
Inch
Sowing Depth
Inch
Thin to..
Inch
Hardiness
Hardy
Other Notes
Plot
Sowing Date
Bloom/Harvest Start
Light
Prefers / Can Tolerate
Moisture
Prefers / Can Tolerate
Temperature
Prefers / Can Tolerate
Low Fahrenheit High Fahrenheit
Wind
Prefers / Can Tolerate
Soil Type
Prefers / Can Tolerate
Soil Chemistry
Prefers / Can Tolerate
4.5+
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.+
Very Acid
Very Acid
Acid
Acid
Slightly Acid
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline
The soil pH is a number that describes how acid or alkaline your soil is. A pH of 7.0 is considered neutral. An acid soil has a pH value below 7.0 and above 7.0 the soil is alkaline. You may need a soil testing kit to assess this accurately.
