Evita
Variety
Evita
Approved Data
created by Juliane S. at 06.03.2021
Features
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Description
Medium-early, high-yielding pith pea with aromatic flavor. Grows to about 80 cm/31.5 in high and has a vigorous habit. Early onset, strong branching ensures a rich flower set. The 8-9 cm/3.1-3.5 in long, dark green, fine-shelled pods usually mature in pairs. The peas are suitable for freezing and canning.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Germination after 8-14 days at 8-16°C/46-61°F. Climbing support is needed. At about 10 cm height, mound. Protect sowing from birds.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Plant distance
4 cm
Row spacing
60 cm
Seeding depth
4 cm
Companion Plants
Borage
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Caraway / Meridian fennel / Persian cumin
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Corn / Maize
Cucumber / Gherkin
Dill
Fennel
Florence fennel / Finocchio
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lentils
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Lettuce (Radicchio / Italian chicory)
Melissa
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Nasturtium
Okra
Oregano
Pak Choi
Pumpkin / Squash
Radish
Radishes
Rhubarb
Root parsley
Rutabaga / Swedish turnip
Sage
Spinach (Summer)
Sunflower
Turnip
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Rust of pea
Powdery mildews
Pests
Pea weevils
Olive Brown Pea Moth
