How to Grow Purple Podded
Pisum sativum 'Purple Podded'
Your complete guide to growing Purple Podded.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Purple Podded
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 | July – 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 Purple Podded
✓ Good companions
Peas improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots help break up soil for pea roots
Deter aphids and other soft-bodied insects while improving soil health
Benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Repel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants
Repels ants and rodents that may eat pea seeds and pods
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting peas
Break up compacted soil and mature quickly, making space for pea root development
Thrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and shares similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Releases compounds that 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 secretions
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
