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Pisum sativum 'Shiraz'

Pisum sativum 'Shiraz'

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Mangetout peaVegetableFamily: Papilionaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 25cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Mangetout peas, Pisum sativum, have become a popular alternative to standard shelling varieties. They are grown in the same way, but harvested while the pods are still flat and the peas inside barely visible. Mangetout pea plants are very hardy, and may be sown in autumn to overwinter and provide early pickings the following spring. Crops remain usable for several weeks before the peas eventually swell and make the pods coarse and fibrous. Mangetout peas are perfect for eating raw in salads or steamed or stir-fried.

Pisum sativum 'Shiraz' is the first commercially grown purple-podded variety. It bears attractive bicoloured flowers which develop into flat, purple pods. The purple colour fades to green when cooked. 'Shiraz' is a fantastic mangetout pea, showing good resistance to powdery mildew and downy mildew. It works just as well in ornamental borders as the vegetable patch.

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Pisum ‘Shiraz’ and wildlife

Pisum ‘Shiraz’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Pisum ‘Shiraz’ poisonous?

Pisum ‘Shiraz’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People