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

Pisumsativum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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
Non-patented
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:

Augusta, Georgia

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Heathsville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Glen Ellyn, IL (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | positive

I grew this one in 2009 because of the early maturity, which was as advertised. Averages about 6 peas per pod. The flavor is great and ...Read More

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

An early processing cultivar from Pure Line Seeds. PVP Performs well here.

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