spring pea

How to Grow and Care for spring pea

spring pea · Lathyrus vernus
Also known as: bitter vetch; spring bitter vetch; spring vetch; spring vetchling

Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or 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 spring pea

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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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

Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

How to Water spring pea?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for spring pea?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for spring pea?

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What Soil Is Best for spring pea?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize spring pea?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune spring pea?

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn

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How to Propagate spring pea?

Propagate by division in early spring

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How to Transplant spring pea?

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How to Care for spring pea in Winter?

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How to Plant spring pea?

Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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How to Repot spring pea?

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How to Harvest spring 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 spring pea

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

More General Info About spring pea

Attributes of spring pea

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope to Siberia and Iran

Scientific Classification

Species
Lathyrus vernus
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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