Pisum sativum convar. axiphium Junileevke
Nomenclature
Latin NamePisum sativum convar. axiphium
VarietyJunileevke
Common name in English and GermanSweet pea, sugar pea, Zuckererbse
Regional namesSnow pea (English), Sugar pea (English), Mangetout (English/French), Pois mange-tout (French), Pois sans parchemin (French), Zuckererbse (German), Kiefelerbse (German), Peultjes (Dutch), Tirabec (Catalan), Tirabeque (Spanish/Galician), Bisalto (Spanish), Ervilha torta (Portuguese), Taccole (Italian), Piselli mangiatutto (Italian), Sockerärt (Swedish), Sukkerert (Norwegian/Danish), Cukrowy groch (Polish), Cukrový hrách (Czech), Sultani bezelye (Turkish), אפונת שלג [Afunat sheleg] (Hebrew), بازلاء السكر [Bazila' al-sukkar] (Arabic), 荷蘭豆 [Hélándòu] (Chinese), サヤエンドウ [Sayaendō] (Japanese), 백설콩 [Baekseolkong] (Korean), Kapri (Indonesian/Sundanese)
Geographic data
Variety’s range of distributionOstfriesland, north Germany, Netherlands
Crop's center of diversityMediterranean, Southwest Asia (Near East)
Provenance and collection data
CollectionKitchen garden
Seed sourceCommercial supplier, Spore garden
Cultivation
Life cycleAnnual
Winter hardyNo
Months suitable for planting seedsMarch, April, May, June
Seed startingOutdoor
Days to harvest50
Growth habitTendril climber
Stem orientationTrailing
Plant height (cm)100 – 200
Sun exposureFull sun, Partial shade
Water RequirementsModerate water demand
Soil preferenceWell drained, Deep, Loam, Lower to neutral pH
Successional communityPioneering, Grassland, Wood edge
Potential use in agro-designAs a legume, pea plants add beneficial nitrogen to the soil, enriching it for subsequent crops. They can be grown as a "green manure" crop to improve soil health.
Their low nutrient requirements make them good companions for heavy-feeding vegetables, making them a good intercropping species.
Reproduction
PollinationSelf pollinating
Reproductive biologyBisexual flower
Likelihood of hybridisationLess likely
Use
Consumable partsFlowers, Fruits & berries, Leaves
Gastronomic usePerfect for various stir-fry dishes.