Plant Details

Lathyrus odoratus

Sweet Pea, Wild Pea,Vetchling

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General Information

Scientific name: Lathyrus odoratus
Also known as: Sweet Pea, Wild Pea,Vetchling

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-11
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
None
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Essential oil

Description

Seeds: The seeds of this plant contain a lot of vitamin A. However, it is not clear whether the seeds are suitable for consumption.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09