Pisum, Oriental Pea, Snow Pea 'Snowbird'

Pisumsativum var. macrocarpon

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
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
From seed; direct sow after 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:

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Aurora, Missouri

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

A 58 day dwarf snowpea.

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