{"title":"Vegetable Pea","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"124\"\u003ePisum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Pea, Field Pea, Sugar Snap Pea, Snow Pea\u003cbr data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mediterranean region and western Asia; now cultivated worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"333\"\u003ePisum\u003c\/em\u003e is a small but agriculturally significant genus of annual climbing legumes best known for \u003cem data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"439\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e—the garden pea. These cool-season vegetables have been cultivated for thousands of years and are celebrated for their sweet, tender seeds and edible pods, depending on the variety. Peas are a staple in kitchen gardens across Canada thanks to their ease of growth, fast harvest time, and suitability for both fresh eating and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eThe plants feature vining or bushy forms with delicate tendrils for climbing, paired with soft green leaflets and charming white or pinkish flowers. As legumes, they enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen—making them great companions in crop rotation and sustainable gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; some tolerance for light shade in warmer areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, loamy soil; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during flowering and pod development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a cool-season annual in all Canadian zones. Sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; may require staking or a trellis for climbing types. Harvest regularly to encourage more pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e played a key role in the history of genetics—Gregor Mendel used pea plants to uncover the basic principles of heredity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eVarieties are broadly grouped into shelling peas (garden peas), snow peas (flat edible pods), and snap peas (crisp, sweet edible pods).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003ePeas are rich in protein, fibre, and micronutrients, and can be eaten raw, steamed, stir-fried, or preserved by freezing or drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eThey germinate best in cool soils around 10–15°C, making them ideal for spring and even fall planting in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eAs nitrogen-fixers, peas improve soil fertility and are often followed by heavy-feeding crops like corn or squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/pea.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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