what grows well Houston, TX · Zone 9b change
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Pea

Pea

Pisum sativum
Late Septembervegetable
In Zone 9b, right now
Not yet — plant around late september

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Edible?
Yes — vegetable
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
No — replant each year
Harvest in
60 days

Ways to plant it

Spring planting
Direct sow Past the ideal window — still time
Mid January – Early March
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
Fall planting
Direct sow Late September
Late September – Early October
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.

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Houston, TX
Near ZIP 77001 · USDA Zone 9b
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