How to Grow Oregon Giant
Pisum sativum
Your complete guide to growing Oregon Giant.
📷 Wikipedia: PeaWhen to Plant Oregon Giant
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 | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Oregon Giant
✓ Good companions
Peas fix nitrogen that carrots benefit from, while carrots help aerate soil for pea roots
Repel aphids and improve overall garden health through natural pest deterrence
Benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Repel aphids and nematodes that commonly attack pea plants
Deters ants and mice that may eat pea seeds and young plants
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects
Break up soil for pea roots and mature quickly before peas need full space
Thrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and has similar cool weather preferences
✗ Keep away from
Allelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production
Competes heavily for nutrients and can harbor thrips that damage pea pods
Can inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root exudates
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
