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Pisum, Heirloom Pea, English Pea, Garden Pea, Green Pea 'Thomas Laxton'

Pisumsativum

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
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Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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:

Lucedale, Mississippi

Troy, Virginia

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | neutral

This is an older (1898) medium tall pea, that was quite popular when I was a kid. Folks planted Alaska, Little Marvel, and Thomas Laxton....Read More

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