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Pisum sativum 'Citadel'

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Family: Papilionaceae (puh-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Pisum (PEES-um) (Info)
Species: sativum (sa-TEE-vum) (Info)
Cultivar: Citadel

Category:
Annuals
Vegetables

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By rebecca101

Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	rebecca101	On Dec 12, 2004, rebecca101 from Madison, WI (Zone 5a) wrote: These were wonderful tiny petit pois, easy to grow and productive. The vines were short but still needed some branches for support. They produced lots of nice fat pods in about 55 days. The flavor of the peas was excellent. Of course baby peas are a bit of a pain because for a lot of shelling you get just a small volume of peas, but the flavor and tenderness is superior to the full-sized ones -- nice for a special treat!
Positive	lupinelover	On Jan 14, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: An outstanding variety, this one produces many pods which are full of very small, very sweet peas that are best eaten raw or very lightly steamed. It stays short enough that support isn't essential, but harvesting is easier if some is provided. 60 days froms seed. Peas do not thrive in hot weather, so plant them pre-sprouted outdoors in very early spring or in late summer for a fall harvest.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Madison, Wisconsin

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