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