What’s Wrong With My Peas?

Question

Many of the leaves and branches on my pea plants are dying off. They get yellow spots then die. I trim the dead ones but my plants don’t look healthy. Is it the heat? We’re in the 80’s here in Houston (zone 9).

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Answer 1

This is a pretty severe soil infection. You will need to treat this before planting again.

Peas can survive around 80, though they do prefer lower. Any higher, and this problem will be exacerbated greatly.

Treat with a fungicide, or bactericide. These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm

This article will help you with the care of peas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/grow-peas-in-containers.htm