edible-podded pea

Also known as: mangetout; snow pea; sugar pea; sugar snap pea

The subspecies of pea which has given rise to all the peas which have edible pods, 'eat all' or 'mange tout' in French. They include the flattened pods and the thick, fleshy pods often called snap peas. It is a green-leaved annual which climbs using tendrils. The flowers are white, pink or mauve and develop into green pods containing green peas

Scientific classification

Species: edible-podded pea (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Macrocarpon')
Genus: Lathyrus
Family: Fabaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of edible-podded pea

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of edible-podded pea

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edible-podded pea care guide

Consistent light soil dampness, regular small volume watering sessions
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Consistent light soil dampness, regular small volume watering sessions

Fertilizing

Balanced legume vegetable feed biweekly leaf and pod growth phase

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Growing

Sow seed quite densely, in full sun in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Provide support such as twiggy hazel sticks or netting, them to climb up. Pick pods regularly to ensure a continuous crop. For more advice, see pea cultivation.

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