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Optimal Temperature. Pea plants grow well in moist, cool soil and thrive optimally in regions with moderate and cool weather. The optimum germination for peas is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas as among the earliest spring crops that germinate best when soil temperatures are at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit.ptimal Temperature. Pea plants grow well in moist, cool soil and thrive optimally in regions with moderate and cool weather. The optimum germination for peas is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas as among the earliest spring crops that germinate best when soil temperatures are at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peas like moisture, so do not plant too near walls or fences. A sunny area is best, although peas are tolerant of partial shade, especially if the shade occurs during the hottest part of the day. Maincrop peas are tall leggy plants (1.8 m / 6 ft), and they can easily be damaged if planted in areas exposed to high wind.he peas at the bottom of the plant will tend to be ready first, so begin harvesting here, working up as time progresses. When the plant stops producing peas, cut the top of the plant off and leave the roots in the ground to compost for next year.