Bistro pea
Lathyrus oleraceus 'Bistro'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 3 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Notes
'Bistro' pea (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Bistro') is an annual grown for fresh eating and its excellent flavor. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It stays compact, with a height of about 4 inches at most and a spread of 12 inches. You can grow it in a small bed or a pot.
Pairs well with Bogatyr garlic, Purple Asparagus crowns, and Stock.