Pea
SpeciesLathyrus oleraceus
Also called pea plant, peas, Pisum sativum
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“peas are annual vegetable plants” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)
from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Pea plants typically take 60 to 70 days to grow from seed to harvest.” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“although they're not too particular, it is best to avoid heavy clay soil” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)
“Soil moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Bean · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Signs of readiness: Pods should be bright green and firm” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“Harvesting occurs when pods are plump and peas are fully formed” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“Plants in the allium (onion and garlic) family are not good partners for peas” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Pea
- Fact sheet: 9 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian