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Lincoln

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Lincoln

Pea

Pisum sativum 'Lincoln'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 2" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A dependable All-America Selections winner from 1908 that remains one of the most popular shelling peas for home gardeners. This variety produces heavy yields of dark green pods filled with exceptionally sweet peas that freeze beautifully. Lincoln's consistent performance and excellent flavor have made it a garden staple for over a century.

  • Planting

    Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost date. Can make succession plantings every 10 days for extended harvest.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, pea weevils, leaf miners, thrips. Common diseases: Fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, bacterial blight, root rot.