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dun pea

Pisum sativum var. arvense

Genus: Pisum
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: field pea, grey pea, maple pea, mutter pea, partridge pea, peluskins

About this plant

The sub-species of pea that produces large pale peas suited to drying and storage. It is a green-leaved annual which climbs using tendrils. It has white, pink or mauve flowers which develop into pods containing pale green, pale yellow, white or blue-grey peas.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be suceptible to pea moth, aphids, pea and bean weevil, pea thrips, pigeons, slugs and snails. Mice may eat newly-sown seeds

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews, foot and root rot, Fusarium wilt, grey moulds, pea leaf and pod spot, and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Mediterranean

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years