They later became a common food in the United States. Cream, erect plant type, good yield and quality. Cream crowder, semi-bush type, good yield and quality. Erect plant type, good yield. Back To Top Sources There are many different sources for these cultivars.
High fertility produces excessive vine growth and poor yields.
N-fixing bacteria inoculants may increase yield especially in soils where peas have not been grown. This vegetable is very tolerant to hot weather and can be planted throughout the summer with very good results. For fall planting, plant about 65 to 75 days prior to the average frost date to be sure of production. The space required will vary a bit from variety to variety. Generally, plant southern peas at a rate of five to seven seeds per foot and 1 inch deep.