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 vegetable gardens.

See which trees pea grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

Cork oak

No account needed.

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.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

Cork oak

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.