This is an early, productive, disease resistant pea with purple flowers and very sweet edible pea pods. The vines reach 2-3 feet tall and produce an abundance of flat pods that are about 3 inches long. These plants need little staking because of their size. These pea pods also freeze very well. 57 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.