This true mangetout pea has a strong growth habit and produces a good crop of sweet and tasty “eat all” medium/dark green pods. Delicious stir-fried or steamed. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Growing Information
Full growing instructions on packet. Harvest: June-September.
Sowing Information
Sow thinly direct into warm soil prepared by digging and raking at a depth of 50mm (2″) in flat drills 15cm (6″) wide in two rows with seed approx. 5cm (2″) apart. Germination 7-10 days. Allow 120cm (4′) between further rows. Plants need to be well supported. Grows best in a sunny position in well cultivated soil containing plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Pods fine used whole when flat or rounded but as pods mature it is best to shell peas. Sowing – Cropping: 12-16 weeks.
