Lincoln Homesteader Peas have been a favorite of gardeners for generations. Its popularity is thanks to its very productive yields of top-quality, sweet-tasting peas. Heat tolerant and disease resistant, this variety produces slender 8 cm (3") pods with 8-9 small peas per pod. Enjoy exceptional tenderness and sweetness fresh from the garden or frozen.
SKU: 142252
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
5 to 10 days
Days to Maturity:
63 to 68 days
Growing Height:
75 cm (30")
Key Features
Product Weight: approximately 90-100 seeds
Flavor: Delicious fresh or canned
Preparation Ideas: Shell peas and rinse under cold water. Place peas and add water until peas are covered. Bring water to boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer peas until fork tender (approximately 1 minute). Drain and add butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
Sow seed 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
Try successive sowings every two weeks until mid June to extend the harvest season.