Pea care guide
Pisum sativum
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3d
Water
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30d
Feed
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60-180cm
Height
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H3
Hardy
About Pea
Peas are a classic cool-season vegetable, highly valued in UK gardens for their sweet, edible pods and peas. They are relatively easy to grow and provide a rewarding harvest from early summer onwards, perfect for fresh consumption or freezing.
Outdoor garden plant. Vegetable. Typically flowers around May, Jun, Jul.
How to care for Pea
💧 Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid waterlogging.
🌿 Feeding
Generally not heavy feeders if soil is rich. A balanced organic fertiliser can be applied at planting, or a liquid feed once flowers appear.
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