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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
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.
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