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

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
Herbaceous
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

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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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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:

Hutchinson, Minnesota

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