Pea Somerwood
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
These Pea's are excellent in flavour and disease resistant. Excellent source of vitamins A, C and folate. For best flavour pick when young and tender, then every 3-4 days.
Heavy crops of large pods, excellent taste and texture, resistant to powdery mildew.
Plant Height: 65-75cm
| How To Grow | Sow Autumn through to Spring but avoid flowering during frost periods. Prepare flat trenches 15cm (6”) wide and 5cm (2”) deep. Plant seeds in zigzag fashion along the middle of the trench allowing 5cm (2”) between each seed. Fill trench with soil and firm down gently. Protect from birds with netting or black cotton during the early stages of growth. Light staking recommended. Keep well watered. Choose a sunny position with well prepared rich soil. Seedlings emerge 7-10 days. |
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| When To Plant | South Island: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct North Island: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Harvest | 12 weeks |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Autumn, Winter |
| Soil Type | well drained |
Our Seed Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with these seeds Mr. Fothergill's will gladly replace them for free. Performance subject to growing conditions.
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