How to Grow Siberian Peas

The Siberian pea shrub, also known as Caranga arborescens, tolerates a wide variety of soil and climate conditions. Native to an area ranging from Mongolia to Siberia, the shrub produces small, yellow flowers, followed by 1 1/2- to 2-inch pea pods containing edible seeds. The hardiness of the Siberian pea leads to its widespread planting throughout the United States and Canada, according to Purdue University Center for New Crops & Plant Products. Proper growing techniques provide gardeners with healthy Siberian pea shrubs.

Siberian pea shrub seeds
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Instructions

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  Select a planting location for the Siberian pea shrub. Ideal planting locations include full sun and a sandy soil with a pH between 5.0 and 8.0. The shrub is tolerant to drought, salt, extreme cold, wind and poor growing conditions.
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  Sow seeds outdoors in the autumn by planting approximately 1 inch deep. If planting multiple shrubs, space approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch apart.
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  Water the shrub on a regular basis to maintain a consistent soil moisture level while the shrub establishes and grows to maturity. Newly planted or transplanted shrubs require extra water in order to get a good start, according to Angela Sachson with the University of Florida IFAS Extension.
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  Monitor the shrub for leaf-hopper infestations, blister beetles, stem decay, leaf spot or canker diseases, which may stunt the growth of the plant.
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  Harvest pea pods once the fruit begins to open in July or August. The Siberian pea shrub reaches commercial bearing age within three to five years, according to Center for New Crops & Plant Products.
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  Decrease watering and apply a layer of mulch during the winter months. As a deciduous tree, the Siberian pea shrub becomes dormant during colder weather.

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