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

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

Category
Vegetables

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds