Blue Podded Pea

Pea

70d to harvest

Sweet, cool-snap pods open to reveal peas with a vivid, garden-fresh sweetness and a satisfyingly plump, tender bite. Blue Podded Pea forms sturdy, productive plants that shell cleanly, delivering a generous harvest of uniform peas ideal for steaming, simmering, and brightening sauces with their delicate, true-pea flavor. Grow it for the joy of watching those blue-toned pods swell and turn—then enjoy their tender texture at the peak of maturity.

Crop Dates

Growing note: In frost-free Zone 12a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	—
Climate	Frost-Free Climate
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Oct 1st
Harvest Begins	Dec 10th
Harvest Ends	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)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my blue-podded pea plants developing white fuzzy growth or leaf spotting, and what should I do?

Powdery mildew commonly appears as a white, powdery coating on pea leaves and can reduce pod fill by late season. Remove badly infected leaves, thin plants for airflow, and avoid wetting foliage when watering. If spread is ongoing, spray an approved powdery-mildew fungicide and repeat according to label timing (typically every 7–10 days) until mildew pressure stops.

How often should I water blue-podded peas during the main growing phase (flowering to pod fill)?

During flowering and pod fill, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, increasing to 1.5 inches during hot, dry spells. Water deeply at the base so the root zone stays evenly damp, then let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly before watering again. Inconsistent moisture can cause blossoms to drop and peas to form smaller, poorly filled pods.

How can I tell when blue-podded peas are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are bright blue and plump, with peas that have filled out most of the pod but are still tender (about 70 days from sowing, depending on variety and weather). Use your fingers to gently pinch a pod—if it snaps easily and the peas feel full, it’s ready. Pick every 1–2 days once production starts to keep plants forming new pods and prevent overmature, starchy peas.