June to August
Pea Ambassador produces high yields of dark green medium-sized blunt pods, with 8-9 seeded pods. Reliable in all soils. Height to 75cm.
Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.
Sow seeds March to June, regularly every 3 weeks for continuous summer crops. Sow seeds in well prepared soil in a sunny spot, in a wide drill 5cm deep and spaced about 5cm apart. Allow 75cm between each row.
Support growing plants with pea and bean netting or pea sticks and water regularly, particularly once flowering commences.
Pick pods regularly to extend the cropping period.
Cook with a sprig of fresh garden mint.