At a Glance
- Variety:Peas
Grows to around 150cm (5ft).
Bumper crop of really tasty peas.
Widely grown by exhibitors because of the quality of its pods.
Sowing Time
March – May
Sowing Outdoors
Make a flat bottomed drill 15cm (6in) wide and water it well. Sow about ten seeds per 30cm (12in), spacing them evenly in a zigzag manner. Cover with about 2cm (1in) of soil, and firm it down with the flat edge of a rake. Allow about 60cm (24in) between rows.
Support
As the peas start to grow, support them with canes and nettling or a similar structure to that used for runner beans. The plants will reach a height of up to 150cm (5ft).
Aftercare
Keep well watered, especially in dry spells.
Harvest
June – July
