Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Compact bush
Growth Habit
Bush / Vining
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
Tender
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Vegetable
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Medium
Plant Height
12–18 in
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
3–10
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
1–2 in
Planting Depth
1–1.5 inches
Growing Conditions
Cool
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Mixed Pea collection a great choice for home gardens?
What makes a Mixed Pea collection a great choice for home gardens?
A Mixed Pea collection offers a variety of pea types, bringing diverse pod shapes, colors, and harvests to vegetable gardens while adding visual interest throughout the growing season.
Where can Mixed Pea plants be grown?
Where can Mixed Pea plants be grown?
They thrive in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil, plenty of sunlight, and support such as a trellis or netting.
When is the best time to harvest the peas?
When is the best time to harvest the peas?
Harvest the pods when they are well-filled, crisp, and have reached their typical size for the best texture and culinary quality.
How can Mixed Peas be used in the kitchen?
How can Mixed Peas be used in the kitchen?
Fresh peas and pods are suitable for salads, stir-fries, soups, pasta dishes, side dishes, and a variety of everyday homemade recipes.
Does regular harvesting encourage continued pod production?
Does regular harvesting encourage continued pod production?
Yes, picking mature pods regularly encourages plants to continue flowering and producing additional harvests throughout the growing season under suitable conditions.
Can Mixed Peas be grown in containers?
Can Mixed Peas be grown in containers?
Yes, they grow well in deep containers with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, consistent watering, and a sturdy support structure, making them suitable for patios and small-space gardens.