Description
Botanical name
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
Family
Fabaceae
Spacing
8 plants in two rows of four in front of a trellis.
Depth
Plant seeds 2.5 cm (1″) deep.
Requirements
Best in full sun, but can handle some shade. pH around 6-6.5.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 5-10 days.
Pests
Keep an eye out for slugs and aphids. Pick off and destroy slugs; aphids can be sprayed off with a strong jet of water.
Timing
Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked as these plants prefer cool weather.
Growing
Just plant seeds and let vines climb up the trellis. Keep free of debris to keep slugs away. Snip off bottom leaves for the same reason.
Harvest
75 days
Season
Cool, annual