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| Identification |
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Genus
Pisum
Species
sativum
Variety
macrocarpum
Cultivar
Common names
sugar pea
Chinese snow pea
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S11984
Data source
UnVeg p291
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Biennial
Life span
2 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6" - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is best for growing Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is sweet, crunchy and fully edible. The list of beneficial vitamins and minerals found in Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum is impressive; notably vitamin A and vitamin C are both present. Sugar pea (sometimes called Chinese snow pea) is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
2" - 3"
Row spacing
1' 6"
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Oct 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Partially hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
50 to 60 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Seed pods
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
sweet, crunchy and fully edible
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
New crops can be started from April through October, providing a 7 month rotation. Typical crop spacing is 2". Provide 1' 6" spacing between rows. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 50 to 60 days. Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum is a biennial.
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