Pisum, Edible Podded Pea, Snap Pea, Sugar Snap Pea 'Melting Sugar'

Pisumsativum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Slaughter, Louisiana

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Scripps Ranch, (San Diego), CA (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | positive

They grow extremely fast. Mabe even an inch a day! Be careful when handeling the plant though, they are very fragile and delicate

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