Pisum sativum

Garden Pea

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Cool-season annual legume producing edible pods and seeds. Features climbing vines with tendrils and nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Ideal for gardens or containers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Garden Pea
Family Fabaceae
Genus Pisum
Species Sativum
Origin Mediterranean region
Blooming Spring to early summer, white or purple flowers
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam rich in organic matter with good tilth

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during germination and flowering. Reduce watering as pods mature to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, needs cool temperatures for optimal growth and pod development

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed due to nitrogen fixation. Apply balanced fertilizer at planting only.

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Pruning

Remove diseased foliage and provide trellis support for climbing varieties.

Pest Control Aphid Pea Moth Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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