Growing Peas

Pisum sativum : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
            P P P P    

(Best months for growing Peas in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 46°F and 75°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 2 - 3 inches apart
  • Harvest in 9-11 weeks. Pick the pods every day to increase production.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Potatoes

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26 Jan 17, Wilma (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Buy your seeds online from Livingseeds.co.za I bought some seedlings in December and tehy delivered within 48 hours.
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03 Jun 16, tina (Australia - temperate climate)
Is it true that the moon has an affect on the the planting of peas.
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18 Aug 18, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Tina, I recently learned that some people plant during the new moon, the reason being that the seeds reach towards the lunar light which makes sense. I guess it's a bit like tides? I could be right I could be wrong. I would check. I believe there are Lunar planting calenders available too. I've yet to look for one.
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04 Feb 16, Jan Albert Du Preez (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
When can i plant dry peas in bethlehem?
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15 Jun 16, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
peas are a cold weather crop which in theory means that they can grow in winter an are very cold hardy , i grow them right through the year. if the temperature is moderate you should be able to plant them now. if however you are in a frost prone area i suggest that you add frost protection by adding floating row covers. hope this helps.
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12 Nov 15, mat (Australia - temperate climate)
How long will the plant live and when is it best to let go to seed
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19 Aug 15, gabriel (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
my plants are nice and tall still no peas
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15 Apr 15, Lindsay Hutcheon (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi, My question is when can I plant butter beans and which is best dwarf or climbing variety.Thanking you in anticipation, Lindsay.
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09 Mar 15, nceba mpontshane (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Once more I need your help towards finding a cultivar which I would call "black eyed peas" because they look like ordinary peas we use on daily basis. Their difference is that they have black eyes when they are dry. They turn "whitish" when they are dry. Please help.
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02 Nov 14, Wendy Parris (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
From Living Seeds... they will post or courier your purchase to you. Look them up on the web.
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I always let the pod dry on the vine until I can shake them and hear the peas rattle inside (because they have dried out). I then store them in paper bags or cut up printer paper and make pouches for them to be stored in. This seems to work very well.

- Sally

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