Multistar

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweet, garden-fresh peas in a velvet burst of color—Multistar delivers a steady harvest of plump, bright green shells with a tender, juicy bite.

The pods hold their contents with satisfying fullness, making each picking feel like a small treasure trove of sweetness. Ideal for shelling to showcase their natural flavor in classic pea-forward dishes and for freezing to capture peak-season taste.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 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	Jul 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Multistar’s tight, plump pods translate to peas that shell cleanly and eat with a juicy snap—great when you want the flavor to stay bright and unmistakably pea-forward. Because they’re sweet and tender, they don’t need heavy sauces—think butter, lemon, and a fast heat pass so they don’t turn starchy.

Best Uses

shelling for quick sautéed peas with butter and salt
blanch-and-shock pea base for freezing or adding later
creamy pea purée for soups and crostini
tossing warm peas into pasta with lemon and black pepper

Flavor Profile

sweet garden pea flavor tender, juicy snap fresh, lightly grassy finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter lemon mint parmesan garlic olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Pisum sativum (pea) and how can I manage it in a home garden?

Watch for powdery mildew and downy mildew on Pisum sativum, especially when days are warm and nights are humid. Remove affected leaves early and improve airflow by thinning plants and spacing rows; avoid overhead watering so foliage stays drier. If mildew is spreading, use a labeled fungicide for edible legumes and follow label timing to protect new growth.

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

During active growth and pod fill, keep the soil consistently evenly moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings if rainfall is low. Water at the base to wet the root zone, and let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings to prevent root stress. Peas that dry out during flowering and pod development will set fewer pods.

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

Harvest Pisum sativum when pods are plump and peas inside are fully formed: snap varieties should feel crisp and fill the pod, while shelling types should look glossy and nearly uniform in size. Check plants starting around 70 days from sowing, and harvest every 1–2 days once pods begin producing because overmature pods turn starchy and reduce sweetness. If you can’t easily pierce a pea with your fingernail, it’s likely past peak.