Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
compact
Growth Habit
Bushy
Bloom Season
Spring
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Suitable for
outdoors
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
vegetable
Planting Season
Early spring
Fruit Size
: Small
Plant Height
24–30cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
3–10
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
5–8 cm
Planting Depth
2.5 cm.
Growing Conditions
Cool
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Meteor Pea be grown on a trellis or pea support?
Can Meteor Pea be grown on a trellis or pea support?
Yes, providing a suitable support can help keep the vines organized, improve access to the pods, and reduce sprawling growth
How can Meteor Pea be incorporated into a small vegetable bed?
How can Meteor Pea be incorporated into a small vegetable bed?
Vertical support allows the plants to use upward space, leaving more room for other crops around the planting area
Can Meteor Pea be succession sown for a longer harvest period?
Can Meteor Pea be succession sown for a longer harvest period?
Yes, sowing additional batches at suitable intervals can help stagger plant maturity and spread harvesting across the growing season
How can developing Meteor Pea pods be kept easy to reach?
How can developing Meteor Pea pods be kept easy to reach?
Position the support where both sides of the planting are accessible, making it easier to inspect and harvest mature pods
Can Meteor Pea be grown alongside root vegetables?
Can Meteor Pea be grown alongside root vegetables?
Yes, it can be included in a mixed vegetable bed when each crop receives suitable sunlight, spacing, moisture, and growing room
What happens to Meteor Pea plants when temperatures become too warm?
What happens to Meteor Pea plants when temperatures become too warm?
Peas generally prefer cooler growing conditions, so excessive heat can shorten the productive period and affect flowering and pod development