Tuberous pea
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5Will it grow where I live?
Tuberous pea is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Height
- 2.1 m
- Spread
- 3 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 6 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Tuberous pea: how big does it get?
Tuberous pea (Lathyrus tuberosus) grows as a Climber and reaches roughly 2.1 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3 m. Growth is fast.
Tuberous pea: what site does it need?
Tuberous pea tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.
Tuberous pea: is it hardy?
Tuberous pea is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Tuberous pea: will it grow in Central Europe?
Tuberous pea is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Tuberous pea: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Tuberous pea. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Tuberous pea: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Other uses 5/10.
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