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Purple Podded Shelling · Pea

Zone 5b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Purple Podded Shelling to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 4th
Harvest BeginsJul 3rd
Harvest EndsOct 5th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Sow as soon as soil is workable in spring (and again for a fall crop where summers aren’t too hot), because peas don’t like transplanting.