Unusual attractive dark purple pods with stunning purple flowers. Note: the flowers are not edible. Dual purpose, it can be eaten as an edible pod when young, or leave to mature and harvest as a shelling pea. If left to mature, the succulent bright green peas are truly delicious. The plants grow tall requiring support such as a trellis or fence.
SKU: 142248
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
5 to 10 days
Days to Maturity:
60 days
Growing Height:
75 cm (30")
Key Features
Preparation Ideas: Eat them fresh steamed with butter or freeze or dry them for winter soups.
Plant directly in the garden as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. Well drained fertile soil is best. Apply Garden Inoculant to increase yields.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Plantling Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Row Spacing: 75 cm (30")
Suggestions
Prolong the harvest season with successive sowings every two weeks until mid-June or sow with mid and late season varieties to ensure a continuous supply of fresh peas.