& Pea Alderman Heritage 1 Seed Packet

A stunning fresh forest green pea pod that will produce up to 11 peas per pod, providing a delicious flavour – making this a great healthy vegetable to add in numerous dishes! You can expect this popular variety to produce high yields of crop from late May into early October. The perfect main crop pea!Direct sow peas outdoors from March to June, once the soil as warmed. In mild areas, some hardy, early maturing cultivars may be sown in late autumn for overwintering. Choose a weed-free position on moist, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Sow pea seed in flat bottomed drills at a distance of 5cm (2") apart, and 4cm (1 1/2") deep. Allow a distance of 75cm (30") between rows. For successional crops, sow peas every 10 days.Support pea plants with twiggy sticks, wire or netting as they grow, and use fine netting to protect pea crops from birds and pea moth damage. When growing peas, regular and thorough watering especially when in flower will improve crop yields. Harvest peas around 14 weeks after sowing when the pods have swollen. Regular picking will encourage further cropping.Product Specifications:. Position: Full sun. Height: Up to 180cm (70.9in) when fully established. Spread: Up to 25cm (9.8in) when fully established. Supplied as 1 packet of 250 seedsDelivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: A popular and well-loved variety! Forest green pea pods, containing up to 11 peas per pod! High yields of crop from late May into early October 1 x packet of 250 seeds Specifications: Model Number: 48683