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Annual Biennial

Pisum sativum 'Avola'

pea 'Avola'

An early-maturing, compact pea to about 60cm tall producing pods containing up to eight peas; suitable for eating fresh or freezing

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Genus

A very small genus of annual, flowering plants from legume family. Native to SW Asia and NE Africa, species P. sativum is widely cultivated for food. Hollow. Climbing or trailing stems bear compound leaves and tendrils. Flowers are butterfly-shaped, 1-3 per stalk. The fruit is a pod

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Peas grow best in rich, well-drained, neutral or alkaline soils in a sunny position. Dwarf cultivars can be supported with pea sticks or pea netting

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Pea moth, pea and bean weevil, birds and mice

Diseases

Powdery mildews

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