Progress #9

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly fragrant in the garden, Progress #9 shelling peas deliver a bright, garden-fresh flavor with a tender, juicy bite.

At maturity, the pods carry plump peas that hold their sweetness and cook up with a smooth, velvety texture—ideal for classic shelling and for spoonable sauces, soups, and quick pickles. Grow them for a steady harvest window around 60 days, when the plants are at their most vibrant and productive.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Bush

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Progress #9 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	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 24th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 18th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 12th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 7th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 31st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 5th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
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

Progress #9 shelling peas are built for that sweet, watery pop that turns creamy once heated—so don’t overcook them or they lose the juicy snap. Shell them and treat them like timing-sensitive luxury: quick heat, a knob of butter, and a squeeze of lemon will spotlight the tender, velvety texture.

Best Uses

shell-and-eat fresh peas straight from the bowl with butter and flaky salt
quick-sautéed peas for 2–3 minutes to keep them glossy and tender
spoonable pea purée or “pea velouté” to cloak pastas and roast chicken
fast pickled peas for crunchy, bright snacking

Flavor Profile

sweetly fragrant pea flavor tender, juicy bite cooks to a smooth, velvety texture light grassy snap with a clean finish

Kitchen Pairings

unsalted butter lemon mint parmesan shallot prosciutto

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most common on Pisum sativum (garden pea), and how do I treat it?

Watch for pea aphids and powdery mildew. Spray pea aphids off with a strong water jet early, and if they persist use an insecticidal soap; for powdery mildew, improve airflow by spacing plants and remove heavily infected leaves, then avoid wetting the foliage when watering.

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

During active flowering and pod filling, keep soil evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total, split into 2–3 waterings if it’s hot or windy. Let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings, but do not let plants wilt, since dry spells can reduce pod size and seed fill.

How can I tell when my Pisum sativum is ready to harvest?

Start harvesting when pods are full and firm and the peas inside have reached the typical size for your seed packet, usually about 60 days from sowing. Pick frequently (every 1–2 days) while pods are still glossy and before the peas start to look starchy or the pods lose their crispness.