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Pisumsativum

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
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Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
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Synonym
Lathyrus oleraceus
Pisum vulgare
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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