Lincoln

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly perfumed and richly green, Lincoln shelling peas fill out with a satisfying, snap-tender bite when the pods are at their peak.

Expect plump, well-filled peas with a smooth, succulent texture that turns especially rewarding in classic shelling preparations—ideal for spooning into hearty seasonal favorites and for brightening sauces with their fresh, garden-sweet flavor.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 65 DaysHabit: Upright

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Lincoln 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 29th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 23rd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 17th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 12th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 8th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 5th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 29th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 24th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 14th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 5th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 27th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 10th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 15th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	65
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Lincoln shelling peas are built for speed: cook them just until they go from crisp-snap to tender, keeping that smooth, succulent mouthfeel. Their fresh green sweetness plays best with butter, lemon, and herbs, and you’ll notice it most when they’re finished at the last moment so they don’t turn starchy.

Best Uses

fresh shelling and quick sauté just to take off the raw edge
buttery pea and herb sauce for pasta (peas lightly simmered, not overcooked)
tossed warm into risotto or creamy grits for pop-and-cream contrast
spooned into soups at the last minute to keep a firm bite

Flavor Profile

sweet, garden-sweet pea perfume snap-tender, smooth-succulent bite bright, lightly starchy sweetness clean green finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter lemon mint parmesan shallot bacon

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common disease problem for Pisum sativum (peas like Lincoln), and how can I prevent it?

Powdery mildew often shows up on pea foliage as a white, dusty coating, especially in humid weather. Improve airflow by spacing plants and avoiding overhead watering, then remove heavily affected leaves early to slow spread. If mildew appears repeatedly, use a labeled sulfur-based fungicide and reapply according to the label during the vegetative/flowering stages.

How often should I water Pisum sativum during its main growing phase (once it’s actively growing)?

Water peas deeply so the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged—typically about 1–1.5 inches per week total, adjusted for rainfall and heat. During flowering and pod filling (around mid-season), check daily in warm weather and water when the top 1 inch of soil starts to dry out. Mulch lightly to reduce surface drying, because dry spells can reduce pod set.

How do I tell when Lincoln peas are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are full and feel firm, and the peas inside are plump but still tender—usually about 65 days from sowing for your Lincoln crop. Pick frequently (every 1–2 days at peak) because peas quickly become starchy once mature. If you’re growing for sugar snap/edible pods, harvest pods while they’re still bright, crisp, and easily snap open.