How to Grow Tall Telephone
Pisum sativum 'Tall Telephone'
Your complete guide to growing Tall Telephone.
📷 Wikipedia: PeaWhen to Plant Tall Telephone
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 Tall Telephone
✓ Good companions
Carrots help loosen soil for pea roots and don't compete for nutrients
Repel aphids and improve overall garden pest management
Can climb pea trellises after harvest, maximizing garden space
Grows in pea shade and has shallow roots that don't compete
Repel aphids and other pests that commonly attack peas
Deters ants and rodents that may damage pea seeds and pods
Break up compacted soil and mature quickly before peas need full space
Cool-season companion that benefits from pea nitrogen fixation
✗ Keep away from
Allelopathic compounds can stunt pea development and reduce yields
Competes heavily for nutrients and can harbor thrips that damage peas
Inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
