Pisum, Oriental Pea, Snow Pea 'Carouby de Maussane'

Pisumsativum var. macrocarpon

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

Wabash, Indiana

Bark River, Michigan

Humble, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Humble, TX | December 2008 | positive

Beautiful purple flowers and tasty too!

S
Wabash, IN | November 2008 | positive

The blooms are nor "white or near-white", but in fact lavender and purple, which makes these snow peas unique.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A French edible podded pea.

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