Pea

Pisum sativum

Plant family

Legumes (Fabaceae)

Cultivation Break

3 Years

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Seeding distance

5 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

3 cm

Instructions

The season for this plant is over. The following instructions are for the next season.

Beginning of April

Sowing

Mid of April

Tie up

Mid of April

thin out

Description

The pea is a herbaceous, climbing, annual legume. Peas are divided into three groups of varieties: pal or shelling pea, marrow pea and sugar snap pea. Pal peas are suitable for drying and storage, as they contain more starch than sweet peas and sugar snap peas. Pith peas are only eaten fresh. Sugar snap peas have a softer pod. Therefore, in their young stage, the whole fruits can be consumed. Since peas belong to the legumes, they can go into symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria and are therefore a good preculture for crops requiring nutrients.

Origin:

Vorderer Orient

Growing tips

The time of sowing differs depending on the variety. Pre-growing about 2 weeks before planting date is also possible, but not urgent. Peas need a climbing aid, trellises are best suited for this. They are also good as a pre-crop because they are harvested early. You should take a 3-5 year growing break with nightshade crops and other legumes.