Dutch mice

How to Grow and Care for Dutch mice

Dutch mice · Lathyrus tuberosus
Also known as: earth-nut pea; Fyfield pea; pease earth-nut; tine-tare; tuberous lathyrus; tuberous vetch; tuberous-rooted everlasting pea; earth chestnut; earth nut; tuberous pea

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth. Deadhead regularly. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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

Planting and Growing Dutch mice

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but 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

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth. Deadhead regularly. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

How to Water Dutch mice?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Dutch mice?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Dutch mice?

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What Soil Is Best for Dutch mice?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Dutch mice?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Dutch mice?

Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate Dutch mice?

Propagate by seed. Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring

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How to Transplant Dutch mice?

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How to Care for Dutch mice in Winter?

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How to Plant Dutch mice?

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth. Deadhead regularly. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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How to Repot Dutch mice?

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How to Harvest Dutch mice?

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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 Dutch mice

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

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Attributes of Dutch mice

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

Species
Lathyrus tuberosus
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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