Pisum, Common Pea, English Pea, Garden Pea, Green Pea
Pisumsativum 'Half Pint'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pisum (PEES-um)
Species: sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Cultivar: Half Pint

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

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