Plant Name: Peas
| Sunlight(?) | Full sun to partial shade (6-8 hours) |
| Days To Maturity(?) | 50-70 |
| Planting Season(?) | Late winter, Early spring |
| Temperature(?) | 40-85°F (5-29°C) |
| Seeds Or Seedlings(?) | Both can be used (Buy Seeds) |
| Container Size(?) | 3-5 gallon (8-12 inch) (Buy Now) |
| Support Needed(?) | Yes |
| Potting Soil(?) | Regular (Buy Now) |
| Watering Needs(?) | Regular |
| Fertilizer(?) | Nitrogen-rich during foliage (Buy Now) Potassium-rich during peas growth (Buy Now) |
| Pests(?) | Cutworms, thrips, spider mites, aphids, leafminers |
| Diseases(?) | Damping off, crown rot, root rot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, downy mildew |
How To Grow
- Choose a spot with full sun for your pea plants. They thrive in 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
- Select a container that is at least 8 inches deep, but preferably deeper (up to 18 inches).
- Peas like to climb, so provide them with something to climb on. A trellis or tomato cage works well.
- Some favorite types of peas for container gardening include:
- Sugar snap peas
- English peas (varieties like ‘Little Marvel,’ ‘Tom Thumb,’ and ‘Early Frosty’)
- Snow peas
- Use a good-quality potting mix. If your potting soil doesn’t already contain fertilizer, add a general, all-purpose formula. Peas don’t need much fertilizer, so be cautious not to overdo it.
- Peas prefer cool conditions. Plant them early in the season for a plentiful harvest.
- Plant the pea seeds about 1-2 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart in the soil.
- Keep the soil consistently moist. Peas don’t like to dry out. Water at the base of the plants to avoid wetting the foliage excessively.
- Keep an eye out for pests (such as aphids) and diseases. Regularly inspect the plants for any issues and address them promptly.
- Peas are ready to harvest within as few as 55 days from germination. Pick them when they are plump and sweet, straight off the vine, for the best flavor
Fact Checked, Written, and Published by Kevin Rodrigues
Kevin is the founder of Gardening Mentor, a website that aims to teach people to grow their own food in a limited space. As a self-taught gardener, Kevin has spent several years growing plants and creating gardening content on the website. He is certified in Home Horticulture and Organic Gardening from Oregon State University. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening from Mumbai University.
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