Shelling Pea
Pisum sativum
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardPisum sativum
Sizes & Pricing
Seed PackFrom$2.99
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size24-30 in × 6-12 in
About Shelling Pea
Shelling peas (Pisum sativum) are a cool-season vegetable grown as a fall or winter crop in NE Florida (plant October–February). They produce sweet, tender peas inside podded vines that require a trellis and prefer enriched, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Choose heat-tolerant varieties such as 'Wando' for best performance in zone 9b. Starting at $2.99.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Plant shelling peas in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In NE Florida, grow as a cool-season crop from October through February; avoid planting in full summer sun as heat causes rapid decline.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water 1–1.5 inches per week. Reduce frequency as temperatures warm in spring to prevent root rot, and provide a trellis for the vining stems.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in well-drained, loamy soil amended with compost; target pH 5.8–6.3. Apply a balanced starter fertilizer at planting; peas fix nitrogen so avoid excess nitrogen mid-season.
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Common questions
Is Shelling Pea a good plant for St. Augustine?
Shelling Pea is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 24-30 in × 6-12 in.