Green Feast

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweet, vividly green pods give way to peas with a clean, garden-fresh pop and a tender, buttery bite—ideal for shelling at peak sweetness.

Green Feast produces a steady harvest over a generous window, with plump peas that hold their color beautifully and shine in classic market-style shelling displays. Grow it for reliable performance and a satisfying, spoon-ready texture that turns everyday meals into a celebration of spring.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This shelling pea is built for peak sweetness and that buttery, spoon-ready tenderness—overcook it and the magic turns starchy. Fast heat (water simmer or quick pan) keeps the color vivid and the flavor bright, not dull.

Best Uses

shelling and simmering for a glossy spoonful (no long cook times)
quick sauté with browned butter until just warmed through
folding into risotto for emerald color and a soft center
springy pea puree for finishing soups and sauces
tossing hot peas with salt, lemon zest, and olive oil

Flavor Profile

sweet, clean pea sugar tender, buttery bite snap-to-creamy mouthfeel vivid green, fresh-cut flavor

Kitchen Pairings

browned butter lemon mint parmesan shallot gruyère

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat powdery mildew on green peas (Pisum sativum)?

Powdery mildew shows as a white, dusty coating on pea leaves and stems, often starting in dense, humid canopies. Water the soil only at the base and avoid wetting foliage, then improve airflow by using a trellis so plants aren’t sprawling. If it appears, remove badly infected leaves and use a sulfur-based or potassium bicarbonate spray, following the label and reapplying after rainy weather.

How often should I water green peas during the main growing phase?

For Pisum sativum, keep the soil consistently evenly moist from when pods start forming through harvest, usually about 1 inch of water per week total (more in hot spells). Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry to the touch, aiming for fewer, thorough soakings rather than daily light sprinkles. Avoid letting the soil swing dry—pea flowers drop and pod set suffers when moisture fluctuates.

What signs tell me my green peas (Pisum sativum) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are full and well-filled but still tender, typically about 60 days from sowing for many plantings. Check the peas through the pod: the peas should be bright green and the skins should feel smooth and firm—not bulging large and starchy. Pick every 1–2 days once production starts to keep plants from converting pods into seed and slowing new flowering.