Planting and care
How to grow peas
When to grow
Cool season · Annual
How to start
Direct seed
Mature size
2–6 ft
Time to harvest
About 55–70 days
Feeding needs
Light feeder
Growth habit
Climber
Harvest and kitchen use
Fresh, steamed or shelled
Nutrition and garden value
Fiber, vitamin C and plant protein
Early cool-season trellis crop and legume
Common challenges and troubleshooting
Heat shortens season; mildew can occur