Plant care
Lincoln Peatemperature & humidity
Pisum sativum 'Lincoln'
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Ideal temperature for lincoln pea
Aim for 10–21°C optimum; tolerates light frost to −2°C (50–70°F optimum; tolerates light frost to 28°F) on the thermostat and you've handled the easy part. The hard part is the half-metre around the plant: window glass that drops to near-freezing on a January night, a radiator pumping out hot dry air, a draught from an opened front door. Move the plant 30 cm and you've usually fixed the problem. Below roughly 10°C growth pauses; cold beyond that pushes it into dormancy rather than killing it outright.
Cold tolerance & winter care
Lincoln Pea is comparatively hardy (USDA 3–11 (cool-season annual), RHS H4). Within that range it tolerates a cold dormant spell outdoors; outside it, grow it in a container you can move under cover or overwinter in a cool but frost-free spot. Hardiness assumes an established plant in well-drained soil — a wet, cold root zone kills far more plants than cold air alone.
Humidity for lincoln pea
Lincoln Pea sits happiest at around 40–65% relative humidity. Average outdoor humidity is well-tolerated. Lincoln has moderate powdery mildew resistance, but good air circulation between plants is still recommended. The usual low-humidity tell is crisp brown leaf tips and edges while the soil moisture is fine — a sign the air, not the watering, is the problem. If you need to raise it, the reliable methods are grouping plants together, standing the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (the pot above the waterline, never in it), or running a small humidifier in winter when indoor heating dries the air most. Misting is the least effective — it raises humidity for minutes, not hours.
Lincoln Pea temperature & humidity — frequently asked questions
What temperature is best for lincoln pea?
Lincoln Pea grows best between 10–21°C optimum; tolerates light frost to −2°C (50–70°F optimum; tolerates light frost to 28°F). Keep it out of cold draughts, off freezing windowsills in winter, and away from the hot dry air directly above radiators — the extremes matter far more than the average room temperature.
How cold can lincoln pea tolerate?
Lincoln Pea starts to suffer below roughly 10°C. It tolerates a cold dormant period within USDA 3–11 (cool-season annual), but a wet cold root zone is more dangerous than cold air.
What humidity does lincoln pea need?
Lincoln Pea prefers about 40–65% relative humidity. Average outdoor humidity is well-tolerated. Lincoln has moderate powdery mildew resistance, but good air circulation between plants is still recommended.
How do I raise humidity for lincoln pea?
Group it with other plants, stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (kept above the waterline), or run a small humidifier in winter. Misting only helps for a few minutes, so it is the weakest option for a plant that genuinely needs more humidity.
Can lincoln pea live outside?
Lincoln Pea is rated for USDA zone 3–11 (cool-season annual) and RHS hardiness H4. Within that range it can stay outdoors; outside it, grow it in a moveable container and protect the roots from a wet, cold winter.
More lincoln pea care
In the UK? Keeping lincoln pea warm in a UK home covers the radiator, single-glazing and heating-season humidity angle. Temperature and humidity are one piece. See the full lincoln pea care guide, its cold-hardiness guide, and watering schedule — humidity and watering problems are easy to confuse.