Pisum, Common Pea, English Pea, Garden Pea, Green Pea 'Tall Telephone'

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
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
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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:

Jayess, Mississippi

Grifton, North Carolina

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | negative

This a very tall or climbing pea that is very old. It has huge pods approaching 5 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter. Unfortunately it ...Read More

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