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

Pisumsativum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

Sweet, smallish peas, 7-8 per pod. Plants benefit from staking or other support. Continual harvest prolongs harvest. Best planted in e...Read More

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