Lincoln

Family: Fabaceae Legume

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

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 29th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.