Pea : Boogie

Vegetable

Description

A maincrop semi-leafless variety producing an excellent yield of blunt pods containing 7-9 sweet and tender peas. The plants have good all round disease resistance, including powdery mildew, making it ideal for later sowings. Self supporting if grown in a block.

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Sowing Instructions

Sow March to June. Sow seed in flat-bottomed drills 5cm (2in) apart, 5cm (2in) deep and in blocks or rows, 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Water plants regularly, especially when in flower as this will improve the crop. The peas will be ready to harvest around 12-13 weeks from sowing.

Aftercare

Regular picking will encourage further cropping. Plants are self supporting when sown in blocks.

Nutritional Information

Good source of vitamins A, C, B1 and folic acid. Peas also contain soluble fibre, useful in removing harmful cholesterol.

Kitchen Notes

Serve in a cream sauce with onions, celery, carrots, wine or lemon.