Korvin

Family: Fabaceae Legume

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

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 26th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.