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Peas
General information
- Pisum sativum (Peas) Fabaceae Family (Legume) Sunlight: full sun.
- Soil conditions: fertile, well drained soil.
- Can tolerate light frost. Bush and vining varieties.
Pests and diseases
- Pea root rot
- Powdery Mildew
- Fusarium Wilt
- Aphids
Successful cultivars
- Maxigolt (65 days) Shelling type. Broad pods contain large, sweet, dark green peas.
- Sugar Snap (58 days) Snap type. Flavorful, sweet, crisp pods.
- Avalanche (60 days) Snow type. High yielding, dark green pods.
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