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Pea
- A Description of Peas
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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.
- Blue Podded Pea
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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.
- British Wonder Pea
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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.
Sold Out- Pkt - 80 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 240 seeds: 6.00
- Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea
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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.
- Golden Sweet Edible Podded Pea
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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.
Sold Out- Pkt - 40 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 120 seeds: 6.00
- Green Arrow Pea
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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.
- Mammoth Melting Sugar Pea
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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.
- Oregon Sugar Pod Peas
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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.
- Pkt - 80 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 240 seeds: 6.00
- 1/4 lb (approx. 450 seeds): 7.50
- 1/2 lb: 10.00
- 1 lb: 13.00
