Utrillo

Family: Fabaceae Legume

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Sweet, garden-fresh peas burst with a bright, garden-green flavor and a tender, juicy snap that feels almost luminous in the pod.

Utrillo is a shelling pea for growers who want reliable harvests at about 70 days, producing well-filled pods that open to reveal uniformly sized peas with a smooth, delicate texture. Ideal for showcasing their natural sweetness in fresh shelling, and for turning into vibrant pea purées and silky sauces when you want that unmistakable green depth.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

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Utrillo 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)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Utrillo shelling peas are built for clean, fast cooking—short heat keeps that luminous snap and sweet, green flavor intact. When you purée them, they go silky and uniform, making a sauce that tastes unmistakably fresh rather than starchy or grassy.

Best Uses

fresh shelling and eating straight off the pod
quick-sauté in butter with a little lemon for a glossy coating
blending into a silky pea purée or purée-slick sauce
stirring into risotto or pasta for vivid color and soft, even mouthfeel

Flavor Profile

sweet garden-green flavor tender, juicy snap smooth, delicate pea texture

Kitchen Pairings

butter lemon mint parmesan shallot crème fraîche

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem commonly affects Pisum sativum (peas), and what should I do?

A frequent issue is powdery mildew, which shows up as a white, dusty coating on pea leaves and reduces pod fill. Improve airflow by spacing plants and removing heavily infected leaves, then treat early with a potassium bicarbonate or sulfur-based fungicide label-approved for edible peas. Avoid overhead watering to keep foliage drier, especially during humid, cool periods.

How often should I water Pisum sativum during peak growth (flowering and pod set), and what soil moisture level is best?

During flowering and pod set, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for an even damp feel 2–3 cm (1 in) below the surface. Water about 2–3 times per week depending on weather, increasing to more frequent watering in hot, windy conditions. Mulch lightly to reduce drying, and stop letting the soil fully dry out between waterings because that can cause flower drop and small pods.

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

Harvest when pods are fully formed but still tender: the peas inside should fill out the pod and feel sweet and plump when you gently press the pod. For sugar peas or edible-pod types, pick when pods are crisp and you can just see the peas bulging under the skin. Start harvesting around the ~70-day mark and pick every 1–2 days to prevent pods from becoming starchy and tough.