This heirloom semi-dwarf variety has been a garden favorite for more than 100 years. The plants grow to about 24-30 inches in height. This variety is very dependable; producing large numbers of tightly packed 3 inch pods with 6-9 peas inside. Plant these vigorous plants and harvest high yields of delicious sweet plump peas for shelling. The peas stay well on the vine for an extended harvest. Once you grow these incredibly hardy peas, you'll want to save more room for them each year. Consider placing a trellis between the rows to allow for easier access to these sweet peas. 63 days.

PEAS

WHEN TO PLANT: plant early spring

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1 - 2" deep

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 3 - 4" apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 30" apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 3- 4" throughout bed. Do not crowd plants.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: sandy, composted soil

NOTE: Trellis plants, cut pods from plant to avoid injury to plant.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: In Tucson plantings may be done in both spring and fall. Plant August 15 through September 15 and again February 1 to March 15.