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Garden Shelling Pea
Pisum sativum
About Plant: Garden Shelling Pea
A cool-season pea grown for the sweet round peas inside plump pods rather than for eating the pod itself.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular, even moisture
SoilWell-drained loam (6.0–7.0)
Spacing4–8 inches
Height3–6 feet
Time to Harvest55-70
Planting Depth1 inch
Germination Time5–12 days
Expert Growing Tips
Sow directly, support climbing types early and pick at the proper tender stage every few days.