Powdery mildew resistant.
An earlier, somewhat shorter-vined version of Sugar Snap with the important addition of resistance to powdery mildew. The vines avg. 5 ft. or more and need trellising. Early yields are heavier than Sugar Snap but the harvest period is shorter. The pods avg. 3" and the flavor is good but not quite as sweet as Sugar Snap. Packet: 250 seeds.
Days to Maturity or Bloom: 60
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Growing Information:
Peas
CULTURE: Peas are a cool weather crop. Midsummer pickings are not as prolific as cool weather harvests. For best yields ensure adequate fertility and a pH of 6.0-7.5. Adjust pH with ground limestone or wood ashes before planting. Plant the first sowing in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In well-drained soil, sow 1-1 1/2" apart in a 3" band (30 seeds/ft.), 1/2-1" deep. Varieties under 3' tall can be sown without support in rows 12"-18" apart. For taller varieties use a trellis net or chicken wire to keep vines upright, easy to pick and pods less likely to rot if rainy weather coincides with harvest. Suspend the bottom of the trellis net or chicken wire just above the young plants. The best time to install a trellis is at planting time. Normal row spacing is 4-6' for trellised peas. For unsupported peas plant in a "bed" of 3-4 bands which are 12-18" apart; the narrow row spacing helps the vines to support themselves. Harvest when peas enlarge in the pods.
FALL CROP: Choose powdery mildew resistant varieties. Sow about 2 months before frost. Keep seeds well watered to encourage good germination.
INOCULANT: Inoculate peas to encourage formation of nitrogen producing nodules on the plant roots. This enriches the soil, results in larger plants, and increases yield. (see index).
TREATED SEEDS: Some varieties are offered UNTREATED, NATURAL ll treated(B) and TREATED (T). Untreated seeds are more susceptible to rotting in prolonged cold, wet weather.
DISEASES: The most common disease is probably pea root rot (Fusarium sp. or Aphanomyces euteiches) which causes browning and drying of the foliage from the ground up. The best control is to ensure well-drained soil and to rotate crops out of legumes for at least three years. Powdery mildew causes white, powdery mold on the leaves, stems, and pods in hot weather. Choose resistant varieties.
FREEZING: All our peas are good for freezing and canning.
AVG. SEEDING RATE: 80'/lb., 13 lb./1,000', 270 lb./acre at 25 seeds/ft., in rows 24" apart.
SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB.: 1,500-2,700 (avg. 2,000).
PACKET: 250 seeds sows 8'.
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Good for trellising Variety requires a trellis in order to grow properly. |
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Performs well in greenhouses Variety does especially well when started in, or grown in, a greenhouse environment. |
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Plant Variety Protected |
