black pea

How to Grow and Care for black pea

black pea · Lathyrus niger
Also known as: black vetchling

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. 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 black 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

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

How to Water black pea?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for black pea?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for black pea?

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What Soil Is Best for black pea?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize black pea?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune black pea?

Deadhead to prolong flowering and cut back in autumn

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How to Propagate black pea?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant black pea?

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How to Care for black pea in Winter?

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How to Plant black pea?

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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How to Repot black pea?

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How to Harvest black 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 black pea

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

More General Info About black pea

Attributes of black pea

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope, Africa, Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Lathyrus niger
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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