Leafy GreensBeginner
Pea
Pisum sativum
Scientific Name
Pisum sativum
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
Middle East
Type
Annual
60-70 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, fresh, grassy
- Fresh from pod
- Soups and risottos
- Side dishes
- Snow peas and snap peas in stir-fries
- Pea shoots in salads
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
FebruaryMarch
Sow Outdoors
FebruaryMarchAprilSeptemberOctober
Harvest
MayJuneJulyNovemberDecember
Health Benefits
- Good source of plant protein
- High in fiber
- Contains coumestrol (phytoestrogen)
- Rich in vitamin K
- Supports heart health