Pisum sativum
'Twinset'
Twinset Pea
| Family |
| Fabaceae |
| Genus |
| Pisum |
| Species |
| sativum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Twinset' |
| Category |
| Annuals |
| Synonyms |
| Leguminosae |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -46 - (-40) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -50 - (-40) |
| Height |
| 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread |
| 30 cm |
| General Description |
| A mid-season pea with two dark green pods. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in a fertile, moisture-retentive soil. |
| Pests |
| Powdery mildew and slugs may be a nuisance. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are insignificant. |
| Fruit Description |
| Nodes each have two edible pods measuring 9 cm in length, with a sweet flavour. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Edible seeds and pods with a sweet flavour. |