Pea Shelling
Pisum sativum 'Premium'
Premium Shelling Pea is an early maturing variety that produces high-quality, sweet and flavourful peas. Each 3" pod has around 7-8 peas in it. Premium is a bushy variety, making harvesting easier.
For shelling peas, harvest when the pods are still tender but the peas inside are plump. Pinch the pods gently when removing them, as the vines are fragile.
Peas are a cool-season crop and grow their best before and after the heat of the summer. Plant them in full to part sun with moist (not soggy), loose, well-drained soil. Provide support (trellis, fence, stakes, etc.) to keep pods off the ground. If you have heavy clay soil, consider adding organic matter to help improve drainage.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available March through June, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Hardiness: Non-Hardy/Annual
Does Not Require Cross-Pollination
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
If it is planted in a pot, it should have a drainage hole to reduce the likelihood of root rot caused by water accumulating in the bottom of the pot.
Increase watering in the heat of summer and watch for wilting or browning as signs to increase watering frequency.
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