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

Pisumsativum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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:

Madison, Alabama

Menifee, California

Ramona, California

Molalla, Oregon

Columbia, South Carolina

Thompsons Station, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
2
neutrals
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Madison, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2013 | positive

Beautiful purple pods on vigorous 5-6' vines. Aphid resistant. This variety does need about 85-90 days to begin fruiting but is easy to...Read More

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Thompsons Station, TN (Zone 7a) | May 2010 | positive

Gorgeous peas. I haven't actually used the peas to eat, but gosh the pods are so ornamental I grow these in the front flower beds now. Lo...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

'Blue Podded Shelling'

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

A purple podded heirloom selection. Peas are very tender and abundant with approximatley 9 to 11 peas per pod. Wonderful climber with pin...Read More

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