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 P        

(Best months for growing Peas in South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical 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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07 Jul 15, hennie Mulder (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Leave the buds as they are going to produce pea pods . peas are a quick bearer
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20 Feb 14, nceba mpontshane (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I have for a long period been looking for black-eyed peas. They look like ordinary peas but the difference is that the eye is black. Kindly advise me as to where I cab get them. Thank you
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15 May 15, nceba mpontshane (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I am still awaiting help as to where I can get the "black-eyed-peas"
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13 Mar 16, hennie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
TRY AT SEEDS FOR AFRICA , AND BID OR BUY HAS A LOT OF SEED SUPPLIERS JUST SEARCH FOR THE SEED YOU WANT AND A LIST OF SUPPLIERS WILL BE FOR YOUR CHOOSING.
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16 Feb 14, Mimi (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I sprayed my peas (and also tomatoes and blueberries) with Bioneem (neem oil) and had no problems with fungus
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13 Feb 14, hlumelo somniso (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
How to avoid downey mild dew.
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04 Mar 14, [email protected] (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
where can i get this cultivar Star3301.
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12 Apr 13, Olivia (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Thank you ! I am planting and loving your help!
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13 Mar 13, Gunther Schwarz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What type of soil is required? Fertilizer? What about compost?
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Best days to plant peas and also best days for potatoes

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