Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pisum sativum Garden Pea, Common Green Pea,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Herbs & Vegetables Climbing / Twining
Description:
The common garden Pea will require a support structure to grow up. Will usually bare delicious Peas within 8-12 weeks of planting. Heavy cropping variety. Grows approx. 2m tall. Peas can be eaten raw or cooked.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mites, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate