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Care decision	Garden peaPisum sativum
Light	Full sun during the cool growing season.
Water	Maintain adequate moisture, especially during flowering and pod development; avoid waterlogged soil. Utah State University Extension: Peas in the garden
Soil & growing mix	Well-drained soil; a pH near 6–7.5 suits many garden situations. University of Minnesota Extension: Growing peas
Mature size	Compact cultivars are commonly under 3 feet; tall cultivars can exceed 5–6 feet. Check the packet before choosing support. University of Maryland Extension: Growing green peas
Growing season	Cool-season annual, commonly spring-grown; fall success depends strongly on local conditions.
Winter & climate	Young plants tolerate light frost, while flowering and pod set are more vulnerable. University of Minnesota Extension: Growing peas
Container fit	Container choice matters. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	A long cool season favors peas. Hot weather can shorten production, and fall sowing is less reliable in climates where establishment heat is followed quickly by freezing weather. This is the edible vegetable pea, not warm-season cowpea.
Equipment to consider	Gardener's Supply Tall Expandable Pea Trellis, Red Haxnicks Jute Pea & Bean Netting, 6 × 6 ft
Evidence & next steps	Vegetable gardens guides → Catch the Spring Pea Window Without Sowing into Mud Choose Pea Supports by Vine Height and How You Will Pick Lay Out Raised Beds Around Reach, Turning Space, and Everyday Access Read the growing reference Utah State University Extension: Peas in the garden University of Minnesota Extension: Growing peas

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