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Yellowing Pea Plants in Wet Weather

Peas yellow from the bottom up when overwatered or at natural season's end. They have a short harvest window. In wet springs, they decline fast once pods form.

What to Do

Stop watering; let soil drain.
Harvest remaining pods promptly.
Pull spent plants; they won't rebound for a second flush.

Succession sow next year for longer harvest.

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