Pea, Field shoot
Lathyrus oleraceus 'Pea, Field'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 5 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Notes
'Pea, Field' shoot (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Pea, Field') is an annual grown for tender shoots. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It stays small, at 3 to 5 inches tall and 12 inches wide. It is the preferred pea for shoots, and it grows well in acid, alkaline, or neutral soil.
Pairs well with Siberian garlic, Zucchini, and Disco Mix Marigold French marigold.