This document provides information on the cultivation of garden peas. It discusses the botanical details of peas, their nutritional value, classifications based on seed shape, plant height and maturity. It describes suitable varieties for different seasons, climate and soil requirements for pea cultivation. The document outlines the methods for field preparation, sowing, irrigation, intercultural operations, pest and disease management. Harvesting is usually done when pods are well-filled and peas change color from dark to light green, 60-70 days after sowing for early varieties. Yield ranges from 3,000-4,000 kg/hectare for early varieties to 6,000-10,000 kg/hectare for mid and late varieties. Proper