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The Cottage Gardener Online Catalogue

We have been providing rare and endangered heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers to gardeners and market growers since 1996. Our online catalogue has over 650 heirloom seed varieties available, in retail packet sizes and bulk amounts. We have one of the most diverse selections of Certified Organic seeds in Canada, and we add to this each year.

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Pea

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  1. A Description of Peas

    History: Peas are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables. According to Peter Henderson, in his "Handbook of Plants" (1881), the origin of the pea is obscure but is considered to have been southern Europe, and evidence of peas has been found in stone age villages. By the 13th C., it was a British food staple and continues to be to this day. As a child, I learned a popular English rhyme "I eat my peas with honey, I've done so all my life, The taste is rather funny, But it keeps them on my knife!". I never did try that. Cultivation: Easy to grow. Peas are cool weather crops and should be direct sown in the garden 1/2" deep and 3" apart as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Sow again in late summer for a fall harvest. Regular picking prolongs the harvest. Companions: beans, corn, cucumbers, carrots, eggplants, parsley, radishes, tomatoes and turnips.

  2. Snow/pod, shell, dry; Rare; Certified Organic
    Blue Podded Pea

    Snow/pod, shell, dry; Rare; Certified Organic

    (Aka Blue Pod Capucijners) (80-85 days) 1500. This ancient pea was developed by the Capuchin monks in Holland and makes an excellent pod pea when young, and/or fresh shelled pea and/or dry pea. Extremely ornamental, its attractive violet, red & pink flowers give way to visually-arresting dark blue/purple pods borne on silver-grey vines that grow to 8'. It's worth growing just for its beauty alone. Note: soak dry peas overnight before cooking.

  3. Rare; Sustainably Grown; Shell
    British Wonder Pea

    Rare; Sustainably Grown; Shell

    NEW FOR 2013!(Shell) (50-55 days) We are so pleased to be able to offer this wonderful variety again! Introduced in 1890 in England by Taber and Cullen, the semi-dwarf variety produces abundant yields of sweet, green shell peas. Grows 2-3' so requires some trellising.

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    1. Pkt - 80 seeds: 3.00
    2. Trade Pack - 240 seeds: 6.00
  4. Snow/pod pea; Sustainably Grown
    Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea

    Snow/pod pea; Sustainably Grown

    (57 - 75 days) This is one of the oldest cultivated peas still available. Documented as being in gardens since 1773, it grows to only 24" and doesn't require staking. It produces large quantities of small (2.5")edible podded peas that are tender and absolutely delicious. In addition, its edible, bright purple flowers are gaining popularity as beautiful salad additions. One of my favourites.

  5. Snow/Pod/Shell pea; Rare; Certified Organic
    Golden Sweet Edible Podded Pea

    Snow/Pod/Shell pea; Rare; Certified Organic

    SORRY, SOLD OUT. (55-65 days) An ancient, extremely rare pea from India, this beautiful variety has two-toned purple flowers and bright yellow pods. Best eaten as a snow pea, but seeds can also be dried and used in soups. Very productive and drought-tolerant.

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    1. Pkt - 40 seeds: 3.00
    2. Trade Pack - 120 seeds: 6.00
  6. Shell pea; Certified Organic
    Green Arrow Pea

    Shell pea; Certified Organic

    (75 days) An heirloom English garden pea renowned for its productivity and disease-resistance, this short(28")variety produces heavy yields of slim, 4", dark green pods that contain 9-11 peas of superb flavour. The pods are borne in pairs and are near the top of the plant, making for easy harvesting. Good for shelling or eating fresh.

  7. Snow/pod pea; Certified Organic
    Mammoth Melting Sugar Pea

    Snow/pod pea; Certified Organic

    (pre- 1906) A prolific producer over a long period if regularly picked, with vines growing to 5'. Very sweet pods.

  8. Snow/pod pea; Certified Organic
    Oregon Sugar Pod Peas

    Snow/pod pea; Certified Organic

    64 days. This highly productive, open-pollinated variety was developed at Oregon State University. Dwarf vines reach 30" and produce heavy yields of tender, sweet, 4" pods.

     
    1. Pkt - 80 seeds: 3.00
    2. Trade Pack - 240 seeds: 6.00
    3. 1/4 lb (approx. 450 seeds): 7.50
    4. 1/2 lb: 10.00
    5. 1 lb: 13.00
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U.S. Customers Only Due to recent U.S. changes in import regulations, we regret that we cannot ship seeds to the U.S. at this time.