Multistar

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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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

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Multistar 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	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

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.