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Gregor Mendel founded the science of genetics in the 1860s by studying inherited traits in pea plants.
Pisum sativum
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Cool-season legume. Direct-sow as soon as soil can be worked — peas tolerate light frost. Provide twiggy support even for "dwarf" varieties. Eat young pods for snap, mature shelled peas for the freezer, or pinch tendrils as a delicacy.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
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Gregor Mendel founded the science of genetics in the 1860s by studying inherited traits in pea plants.
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Pea
Direct-sow Pea outdoors about 4 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 5 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 65 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 150 cm · Soil: Well-draining loam or sandy loam soil. pH 6.0-7.5. Moderate fertility; avoid excessive nitrogen. Good drainage prevents root rot.
