edible-podded pea

How to Grow and Care for edible-podded pea

edible-podded pea · Lathyrus oleraceus 'Macrocarpon'
Also known as: mangetout; snow pea; sugar pea; sugar snap pea

Sow seed quite densely, in full sun in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Provide support such as twiggy hazel sticks or netting, them to climb up. Pick pods regularly to ensure a continuous crop. For more advice, see pea cultivation.

Watering: Consistent light soil dampness, regular small volume watering sessionsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing edible-podded pea

edible-podded pea
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleConsistent light soil dampness, regular small volume watering sessions
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced legume vegetable feed biweekly leaf and pod growth phase
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Sow seed quite densely, in full sun in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Provide support such as twiggy hazel sticks or netting, them to climb up. Pick pods regularly to ensure a continuous crop. For more advice, see pea cultivation.

How to Water edible-podded pea?

Consistent light soil dampness, regular small volume watering sessions

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for edible-podded pea?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for edible-podded pea?

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What Soil Is Best for edible-podded pea?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for edible-podded pea?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize edible-podded pea?

Balanced legume vegetable feed biweekly leaf and pod growth phase

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How to Prune edible-podded pea?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate edible-podded pea?

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

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How to Transplant edible-podded pea?

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How to Care for edible-podded pea in Winter?

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How to Plant edible-podded pea?

Sow seed quite densely, in full sun in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Provide support such as twiggy hazel sticks or netting, them to climb up. Pick pods regularly to ensure a continuous crop. For more advice, see pea cultivation.

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How to Repot edible-podded pea?

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How to Harvest edible-podded pea?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews, foot and root rot, Fusarium wilt, grey moulds, pea leaf and pod spot, and virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to pea moth, aphids, pea and bean weevil, pea thrips, pigeons, slugs and snails. Mice may eat newly-sown seeds

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The Toxicity of edible-podded pea

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Attributes of edible-podded pea

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Lathyrus oleraceus 'Macrocarpon'
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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