Overview
Pisum sativum 'Birgit' is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Pisum, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pisum sativum 'Birgit' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.
About
Pisum sativum 'Birgit' is a climbing annual cultivar of the Pisum genus, known for its edible seeds. Like other members of this genus, it has hollow stems with compound leaves and tendrils, and produces butterfly-shaped flowers in small clusters. This pea thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil under full sun, ideally in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing positions. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best propagated by seed. Its season of interest spans summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pisum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Pisum sativum 'Birgit' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pisum sativum 'Birgit'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to pea moth, aphids, pea and bean weevil, pea thrips, pigeons, slugs and snails. Mice may eat newly-sown seeds
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews, foot and root rot, Fusarium wilt, grey moulds, pea leaf and pod spot, and virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pisum sativum 'Birgit'?
Pisum sativum 'Birgit' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pisum sativum 'Birgit' need?
Pisum sativum 'Birgit' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Pisum sativum 'Birgit' hardy in the UK?
Pisum sativum 'Birgit' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Pisum sativum 'Birgit'?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds.
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