Black-eyed Pea

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Black-eyed Pea outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 8 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 10 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 75 days.

Companion Planting

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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Black-eyed Pea
  • ❧Black-eyed Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that African Marigold feeds on
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Black-eyed Pea
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  French Marigold
  

  French MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧French Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Black-eyed Pea
  • ❧Black-eyed Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that French Marigold feeds on
  • ❧French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Black-eyed Pea
• Great pair

  • ❧Chaytor's Lavender attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips and more that attack Black-eyed Pea
  • ❧Black-eyed Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Chaytor's Lavender feeds on
  • ❧Black-eyed Pea draws Bees that improve pollination for both

How to grow Black-eyed Pea

1. Sow2 weeks from frost
2. Germinates8 days
3. Space10 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~75 days

Water: Low · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Well-draining, sandy — drought-tolerant