How to Grow Carouby de Maussane
Pisum sativum 'Carouby de Maussane'
Carouby de Maussane is a heritage garden pea prized for its sweet flavor and reliable performance in cool climates. Gardeners value this heirloom variety for producing tender pods within two months of sowing, offering a delicious addition to salads or side dishes.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsStarting Carouby de Maussane: indoors or direct sow?
🌾 Sow directly in the garden — Carouby de Maussane is not usually started indoors.
This variety is best direct-sown into the garden rather than started indoors and transplanted later.
Soil, care & harvest
Prepare loose soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Sow seeds directly outdoors 2-6 weeks before your last spring frost date, as this cool-season crop tolerates light frosts. Plant the seed about one inch deep. You can expect germination in roughly ten to sixteen days once conditions are right.
Space plants six to eight inches apart to ensure good air circulation. Install a trellis or support early, as these peas climb and need assistance reaching their full height of up to eighteen inches. Water deeply one to one-and-a-half inches per week, preferring deep watering over frequent light sprinkles.
Watch for aphids, spider mites, pea leaf weevil, and slugs; use row covers or hand-picking to manage them early. Prevent powdery mildew and root rot by ensuring good airflow and avoiding overhead watering. Harvest pods seventy to eighty days after sowing when they are firm but still crisp.
When to Plant Carouby de Maussane
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | June – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | April – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | March – December |
Companion Plants for Carouby de Maussane
✓ Good companions
Both fix nitrogen and have similar growing requirements without competing
Peas improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots help break up soil for pea roots
Repel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants
Peas provide shade for cool-season lettuce and nitrogen-rich soil
Deter nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Repels ants and rodents that may damage pea seeds and pods
Quick-growing radishes break up soil and are harvested before peas need full space
Benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover
✗ Keep away from
Inhibits growth of most garden plants including peas through allelopathy
Allelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production
Can inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
