Under Construction

Plant Care
The Pisum sativum 'Field Peas (BB Sweet)' Plant Care Instruction has been successfully copied to your clipboard. Go to plant list and paste it.
Plant Care
You have successfully used the Pisum sativum 'Field Peas (BB Sweet)' Plant Care Instruction.
Back
Julie Bawden-Davis
Plant Care Guide

Edible field peas (bb sweet) (Pisum sativum 'Field Peas (BB Sweet)' )

Click HERE to see the plant details, or save notes for this plant.

  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

In addition to providing pea tendrils that are good for salad mixes and dry yellow peas that can be cooked and eaten, this variety of pea can successfully be used as a short-term green manure. When you plant this pea, it will contribute nitrogen to your garden soil. The flowers of this variety are purple.

Sunset Zones

USDA Zones

Web Link

Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

January
Buy seed via mail-order or at an independent garden center when available.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

January
Plant seed in a location where you would like to increase nitrogen for your spring garden. Location should be full-sun and be comprised of well-draining soil.

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

January
Plant seed in a location where you would like to increase nitrogen for your spring garden. Area should be full-sun and comprised of well-draining soil. Keep seeds moist but not soggy during germination.

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January
Keep the soil surrounding the plants moist but not soggy.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

January
Check for signs of aphids and powdery mildew.

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

January
Treat aphids by rinsing plants with a strong spray of water--repeating once a day until they are gone. If aphids persist, treat with insecticidal soap. For powdery mildew treatment, remove and dispose of affected leaves and prevent further infestation by spraying remaining foliage with horticultural oil, neem oil or a biological fungicide.

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

January
Harvest tendrils for salads when they reach 6 to 8 inches in length. Harvest peas after the pods have dried on the vine.

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?