Pea 'Biskopens'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Biskopens'

  • Full Sun

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Biskopens is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Biskopens needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Biskopens from seed

Aim to sow 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 4°C / 39°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Biskopens about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Biskopens

Biskopens is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Biskopens

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early autumn.

Biskopens Patent Information

Public Domain. Open Pollinated.

Pea Biskopens Etymology

Bishop’s Isthmus, Sweden.

Other Names for Pea 'Biskopens'

Biskopens Gråært, Biskopen II, Biskopens Ärt, Bishop’s Grey, Bishops Greypea, Sweedish Red