Pea 'Early Bird'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Early Bird'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Early Bird is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Early Bird needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Early Bird from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Early Bird about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Early Bird

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Early Bird is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Early Bird