Green Feast

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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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

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Green Feast Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 24th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 18th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 12th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 7th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 31st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 5th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

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.