Ohio Vegetable Production Guide Bulletin 672-01 Peas Culture Peas thrive in cool weather and tolerate freezes. However, excessive cold, wet soil will result in rotting seed. Use treated seed to overcome seed decay problems. Well-drained soils help to avoid common root disease problems. Several root-rot organisms attack the main roots and feeder roots.
Rotation is a desirable practice in growing peas to help reduce diseases.
The closer row spacing does not allow for easy walking in the field for harvest, but there is no reduction in harvesting efficiency. 24-36 inches apart. Higher plant populations are achieved at row spacings 1.0-1.5 ft and at first should be considered only on a trial basis. Off Buy commercially fungicide-treated seed if available. Powdery Mildew Apply elemental sulfur as needed according to label directions.