English Pea

Pisum sativum, Fabaceae

Zones

2a–10b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Nitrogen Fixation

CucumberCucumis sativus

Nitrogen Fixation

SpinachSpinacia oleracea

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

PeanutArachis hypogaea

Nitrogen Fixation

Russian ComfreySymphytum x uplandicum

Nutrient Accumulation

BorageBorago officinalis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

TansyTanacetum vulgare

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Fennel root exudates inhibit pea growth

GarlicAllium sativum

Garlic exudates inhibit pea growth

Sweet FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Fennel root exudates inhibit pea growth

Black WalnutJuglans nigra

Black walnut juglone is toxic to peas

Scarlet Runner BeanPhaseolus coccineus

Scarlet runner bean's vigorous climbing growth can overwhelm and shade out pea plants

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does English Pea grow in?

English Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 10b.

Is English Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, English Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for English Pea?

Good companions for English Pea include Potato, Cucumber, Spinach, Peanut, Russian Comfrey.

Design guilds with English Pea and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free