Tall Telephone - Shelling Pea Seeds

Plant seeds directly into the garden starting 3-5 weeks before average last frost date or as soon as the soil can be worked. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 50-70 degrees. It can take seed about 2 weeks to germinate at 50 °f, less as the soil warms.
For taller varieties, use crop supports such as a trellis or chicken wire to keep vines upright. Planting double rows of peas on each side of a trellis will result in a more productive harvest. For a fall crop, sow about 2 months before frost. Keep seeds well watered to encourage good germination.

Scientific name: pisum sativum
Days to maturity: 74
Seed depth: 1"
Days to sprout: 7-14
Plant spacing: 2-3"
Row spacing: 2'
Light requirements: sunny
Nutrient needs: soil builder
Life cycle: annual
Frost tolerance: hardy