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Seed Germination Kit

Pea Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEPisum sativum

USD 10.99

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Peas are a joy to grow — climbing vines hung with sweet pods that often never make it inside.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

55-65F

Hardiness04

Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Peas care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Pisum sativum
Common names
Garden Pea, Snow Pea, Sugar Snap
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Pisum
Species
P. sativum
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Start growing

Sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Needs trellis or chicken wire.

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit provides a front-row seat to Gregor Mendel's genetics lessons—perfect for students!

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

55-70 days. Harvest regularly to keep plants productive.

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Growing conditions

Cool temperate fields and gardens.

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Weather & tolerances

High frost tolerance; very low heat tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Pea aphids and powdery mildew.

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Plant safety

Safe and highly nutritious.

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Botanical features

A vining annual with tendrils for climbing. Nitrogen-fixing legume.

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Varieties

‘Sugar Ann’, ‘Oregon Sugar Pod’, ‘Lincoln Shelling’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Fresh pods, shelling peas, or dried for soups

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Native range & distribution

Native to the Mediterranean and Near East.

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Conservation

Vast heirloom diversity secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘pisum’, from the Greek ‘pison’.

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History

Basis of modern genetics thanks to Gregor Mendel’s 19th-century monk garden experiments.

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Peas are a joy to grow — climbing vines hung with sweet pods that often never make it inside. How to grow Pea from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Pea sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Pea at a glance Botanical name: Pisum sativum Germination: 7-14 days at 55-65F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 24-72 inches (vine) Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Pea Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Pea from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Pea seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Pea seeds take to germinate? Pea seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Pea from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Pea seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Pea seeds take to germinate?

Pea seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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