Pea 'Taichung 13'

Scientific Name: Pisum sativum 'Taichung 13'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 5"-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-12

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Pea 'Taichung 13' plant details

Pea 'Taichung 13' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pea 'Taichung 13'

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 IN - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pea 'Taichung 13'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tasty, tough and surprisingly tolerant of heat! This snow pea from the Taichung district in Taiwan surprised us by surviving a hot spell that killed all our other trial peas. Plus it has lovely white and pink bi-color flowers, followed by tender, delicious pea pods. Pretty, strong, and tasty - this one is a keeper! Produces 3-4” pods that should be picked young (5-6 days after flowering) for best taste and tenderness. Most productive if continuously harvested. Excellent raw, steamed, or stir-fried.The vines grow to 6’ tall, so plant seedlings 1’ apart against a trellis with netting where the tendrils can get a grip. Best planted in early Spring or in Fall; ‘Taichung’ has some heat tolerance, but like other peas, it prefers cool weather.