Pea Purple Podded

(PISUM SATIVUM)

Attractive purple-pink flowers and strikingly violet/purple pods, with green peas.

Eat when young.

Grows to 1.5m high and requires support.

Pick often to promote strong growth.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: MAR – OCT

Temperate: MAR – SEP

Arid: MAR – AUG

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 – 7

Well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow – water once and not again till they start to germinate to avoid rotting.

No need for a rich soil, peas prefer moderate fertility.