Tangier pea

How to Grow and Care for Tangier pea

Tangier pea · Lathyrus tingitanus

Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadePods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Tangier pea

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityPods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

How to Water Tangier pea?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Tangier pea?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Tangier pea?

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What Soil Is Best for Tangier pea?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Tangier pea?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Tangier pea?

Deadhead to prolong flowering

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How to Propagate Tangier pea?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Tangier pea?

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How to Care for Tangier pea in Winter?

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How to Plant Tangier pea?

Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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How to Repot Tangier pea?

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How to Harvest Tangier pea?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Tangier pea

Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Tangier pea

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Lathyrus tingitanus
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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