Pisum, Common Pea, English Pea, Garden Pea, Green Pea 'Badger'

Pisumsativum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 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
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

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2015 | neutral

A 1974 introduction from Gallatin Valley Seed. Three and 1/2 inch pods on erect vines. 68 day.

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