How to Grow Survivor
Pisum sativum 'Survivor'
Your complete guide to growing Survivor.
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| 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 Survivor
✓ Good companions
Peas add nitrogen to soil that carrots need, while carrots don't compete for space
Repel aphids and improve overall garden health
Grows well in pea shade and doesn't compete for nutrients
Deter aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants
Repels ants and mice that might eat pea seeds
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Break up soil for pea roots and mature quickly before peas need full space
Cool-season crop that benefits from nitrogen fixed by pea roots
✗ Keep away from
Releases compounds that can stunt pea growth and affect nitrogen fixation
Competes heavily for nutrients and can harbor thrips that damage pea pods
Can inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation by their root compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
