Pea : Alderman (Heritage)

Vegetable

Description

Well known and reliable, heavy cropping heirloom. Tall growing, so supporting the plants is essential. Plants carry a huge crop of large, curved, dark green pods containing up to 11 succulent, superb flavoured peas. Maincrop maturity. Height 150-180cm (60-72in).

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Sowing Instructions

Sow March to June every 10 days for succession. Sow seed 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed drills spacing the seeds about 2.5-5cm (1-2in) apart, and in rows 150cm (60in) apart.

Growing Instructions

When plants are 10cm (4in) tall, erect strong supports at each end of the row and attach pea netting or chicken wire.

Aftercare

The pods will be ready to harvest about 12-13 weeks from sowing. Pick regularly for higher yields and to extend the picking season.

Kitchen Notes

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