Description

Peas Greenfeast (Pisum sativum) is a popular shelling pea variety prized for its succulent, sweet peas and vigorous growth. It produces heavy yields of plump pods, each containing up to 8 tender, flavourful peas, ideal for fresh eating, freezing, or cooking.

This variety is a cool-season crop, making it perfectly suited for autumn to early spring planting in most South African regions, particularly where winters are mild and frost-free. Greenfeast grows up to 90 cm tall and may benefit from light staking or support, though it is also manageable as a bush-type in smaller spaces.

Fast-growing and low-maintenance, this heirloom pea offers high productivity, excellent disease resistance, and is a great choice for home gardens, schools, or community plots.

 

Benefits

Companion Planting

• Helps fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting neighbouring leafy greens.

Pollinator & Insectary 

• While self-pollinating, pea flowers may attract bumblebees and other small pollinators.
  
• Legumes and peas contribute to improved soil biodiversity and encourage beneficial soil microbes.
  

Culinary and Garden Value

• Excellent in soups, stews, stir-fries, or eaten fresh.
  
• Young shoots (pea tips) are edible and popular in salads or as garnish.
  
• Great for small-space or vertical gardens when grown with support.
  

Nutritional and Medicinal 

• High in plant-based protein, vitamin C, fibre, and B-vitamins – supports energy production and immune health.
  
• Contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that may reduce inflammation.
  
• Low in fat and calories – excellent for heart health and digestive support.

 

How To Use

Peas Greenfeast flourishes under the following conditions:

• Season: Summer to Autumn
• Temperature: 15-20°C
• Germinate: 7-14 days
• Depth: 10 mm
• Spacing: 5x60 cm
• Harvest: 60-120 days
• Height: Up to 90 cm
• Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
• Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Ideal Growing Environment

• Well-drained, soil with added compost and nutrition; pH 6.0–7.5.
  
• Regular but moderate; avoid water logging. Deep water weekly in dry areas.
  
• Not heavy feeders; avoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers. Use compost or seaweed extract.
  
• Prefers cooler temperatures, ideal for temperate regions or higher elevations.
  
• Best in moderate humidity (50–70%) with good air circulation to avoid mildew.
  
• Requires trellising or support. Harvest regularly to encourage continued pod formation.
• Benefits from being planted alongside carrots, turnips, radishes, cucumbers, corn, beans, and mint.
• Intercropping: Pair with tomatoes, capsicums, broccoli, or lettuce.
• Crop Rotation: Plant after heavy feeders (tomatoes, broccoli). Follow with carrots or lettuce.
• Soil Rejuvenation: Till in as green manure between cycles to enrich soil.
• Avoid planting with onions, garlic, leeks, and chives – they can stunt pea growth.

 

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