Pisum, Oriental Pea, Snow Pea 'Dwarf Grey Sugar'

Pisumsativum var. macrocarpon

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
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:

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cumberland, Maryland

Garland, Texas

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Cumberland, MD (Zone 6a) | March 2010 | positive

Pretty purple & pink blooms. If you're going to grow peas, you might as well grow some pretty ones. They taste good too.

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

It was intro'd in 1892 by D.M. Ferry. 24-30" vines don't require staking.

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

A small snow pea. Very good if picked at the proper time but grow tough and fibrous quickly. Pick before the seed form. I prefer the snap...Read More

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