Pea
Pisum sativum
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East, it is a climbing legume cultivated for its edible seeds and pods. It enriches the soil through biological nitrogen fixation and integrates seamlessly into agroforestry gardens.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Annual climber up to 1.5 m
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Planting
- February — Planting
- March — Planting
- April — Harvest
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Peas are highly nutritious, rich in protein and consumed in soups, stews and salads.
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Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
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