Pea : Lincoln (Heritage)

Vegetable

Description

A well known and reliable heirloom. Dark green, curved pods containing 8 to 9 succulent sweet, tender peas. Heavy cropping if picked regularly. Long cropping, maincrop maturity. Height 60-70 cm (24-28in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to June every 10 days tor succession. Sow 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed drills spacing about 2.5-5cm (l-2in) apart, and in rows 75cm (30in) apart.

Growing Instructions

When plants are 10cm (4in) tall provide twiggy sticks for support.

Aftercare

The peas will be ready to harvest around 12-13 weeks from sowing date and regular picking will encourage further cropping.

Kitchen Notes

Delicious when cooked the traditional way - steamed or boiled with a sprig of fresh mint.