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

Pisumsativum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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:

Madison, Alabama

Iowa City, Iowa

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Madison, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2013 | positive

Vigorous, productive 5-6' vines which are resistant to aphids and have excellent taste. 60-70 days. Not a temperamental vine. Not as s...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Curved sickle-shaped pods. Snap, 60 days.

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

Delicate green, sweet snap peas. From the Amish community, it predates the modern snap peas. Vines grow 5 - 6 feet tall, abundantly produ...Read More

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