Korvin

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, garden-fresh peas with a vivid, spring-green glow—Korvin delivers a tender shelling experience that feels velvety in the pod and pops with clean, sweet flavor at harvest.

The peas develop with a fine, uniform texture and hold their quality well for repeat picking, making them a standout for home growers who want reliable performance at 62 days. Grow Korvin for abundant, straight-from-the-vine shelling and for turning your harvest into bright, green spoonfuls all season long.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 62 DaysHabit: Upright

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

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	62
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
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

Korvin’s uniform, tender peas shell up like little green pearls—sweet and clean with very little fibrous drag. Treat them gently: fast heat (or raw/near-raw) preserves that velvety bite and keeps them tasting like spring rather than “cooked beans.”

Best Uses

quick-blanch and toss with brown butter for glossy, just-set peas
lightly sauté and fold into an omelet or frittata for green bursts
stir into risotto at the end for a spoonable, uniform bite
shave or shell raw into a citrusy salad for crisp, sweet pop

Flavor Profile

clean, sweet pea sugar snap tender, velvety shelling texture bright spring-green freshness gentle herbal finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter lemon mint parmesan shallot eggs

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest problem is most common on Pisum sativum (pea) and what should I do about it?

Watch for pea aphids, which cluster on tender shoots and can cause distorted, sticky growth. Spray plants with a strong jet of water to dislodge aphids, then apply insecticidal soap (focus on the undersides of leaves) and repeat every 5–7 days until they’re gone. Keep plants from getting overly dense to reduce outbreaks and encourage airflow.

How often should I water Pisum sativum during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod fill (roughly mid-season), keep the soil consistently evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per week total, adjusted for rain and heat. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, rather than frequent light watering, to support steady pod development. Avoid waterlogged soil because peas dislike standing moisture around the roots.

How do I tell when Pisum sativum is ready to harvest?

Harvest peas when pods are fully filled but still tender: the peas inside should feel plump through the pod and the pods look firm, not bulging or tough. For shelling peas, pick frequently once they start producing—every 1–2 days—because pods can quickly get starchy after they mature. Most Pisum sativum cultivars are ready around 60–65 days from sowing, aligning with your ~62 days to maturity.