| Family | Fabaceae (legume family) |
| Hardiness zone | 2-11 (annual) |
| Sun | Full sun to light shade |
| Water | Even moisture at flowering/podding |
| Soil | Well-drained, near-neutral; needs little nitrogen (it makes its own) |
| Spacing | 5 cm, double rows on a trellis |
| Sowing / starting | Direct-sow as soon as soil is workable — tolerates frost; a true cool-season crop |
| Harvest | 60-70 days; pick often to keep pods coming. Leave roots in soil to release nitrogen. |
| Common pests | Powdery mildew late; pea moth. Aphids on tips. |
Plant identification here is educational — never eat, forage, or medicate with a wild plant on the basis of a website alone. Many edible plants have toxic look-alikes. When in doubt, grow from known seed, or confirm with an expert before you harvest.