Pea Sugar Flash

Vegetable
New

Description

Early to pod, only 9 weeks from sowing, producing an abundant crop of stringless, juicy and sweet snap pods approx 7cm (3in) in length. Pods can be picked as a Mangetout just as the ‘peas’ begin to swell, but are best left until swollen in the pods for maximum sweetness and eaten whole. Good heat tolerance during hotter summer conditions. Powdery mildew resistant.

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

Sowing Instructions

Best sown in flat drills 15-23cm (6-9in) wide and about 25mm (1in) deep. Space the seeds about 4-5cm (1½-2in) apart. Allow 70cm (28in) between each drill.

Growing Instructions

Protect from birds and pea moth attack when flowering using fine netting. Grow in weed-free soil as peas are not easy to weed when growing. Support with twiggy sticks, wire or netting. Water thoroughly, especially when flowers are setting, for maximum yields.