Pea
Pisum sativum · Peas · Legume family
Also known as: Garden Pea · Green Pea
Easy40–100cmPet-friendlyEdible
Pea care at a glance
Pea (Pisum sativum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 13–29 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 13–29 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests & Diseases on Pea
Possible pests on Pea include Pea moth, Aphids, Mice and rodents and Slugs and snails. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Damping off. Pea is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Pea moth Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Mice and rodents Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Damping off Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Pea
- Which pests affect Pea?
- Possible pests on Pea include Pea moth, Aphids, Mice and rodents and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Pea?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Damping off.
- Is Pea toxic to cats and dogs?
- Pea is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Pea need?
- Pea has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Pea need?
- Pea prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Pea frost-hardy?
- Pea is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Pea?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds and fruit.