Laravel 5.4 Undefined Index second parameter env() helper [duplicate]

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I am having problem with the default parameter of env() helper. I have set my variables in the .env file, however when I try to pass the default parameter in any part of my code I get the Undefined Index error. See: env('VENCIMENTO',$_SERVER['VENCIMENTO']) $_SERVER['VENCIMENTO'] is a variable it will be set in production mode. Any thoughts what am I doing wrong??

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