Pea
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon 'Sugar Lace II'
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Half-hardy
5a-9b
USDA zone
-29°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 30cm |
Min |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
Pea Overview
This cultivar of the snap pea has a climbing habit (up to 1.4m high) whose fruit can be ready in 68 days. This variety has some degree of powdery mildew resistance and less likelihood of developing mold due to it being semi leafless allowing good air movement through the canopy. The edible green pods can be between 4 to 8 cm long with between 3 to 8 peas. Snap peas have a high Vit. A, K and fibre content.
Common problems with Pea
Mexican Bean Beetles, and Seedcorn maggot Seed decay, seedling root rot, wilt.
Pea Companion Plants
How to harvest Pea
Keep your peas well picked to encourage more pods to develop. Pick peas in the morning after the dew has dried. They are crispiest then. Always use two hands when you pick peas. Secure the vine with one hand and pull the peas off with your other hand.
How to propagate Pea
Seed
Sow in Spring. Emerges after 9-13 days
Special features of Pea
Crop rotation
Peas are a legume and so enrich the soil with Nitrogen.
Other uses of Pea
Edible
The peas are edible and are used in a variety of cuisines.