PEAS PEA CULTURE
In the spring peas can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant two or three times at one- week intervals. Plant again in the late summer for a fall pea crop. For best results, use wide row plant- ing or plant in double rows 3" apart. Before sowing, inoculate the seeds with ‘Nature’s Aid Inoculant on page 3. Sow seeds 2" apart and cover with 1-2" of fine soil. The double rows should be spaced in pairs about 2½' apart. One half pound will plant about 15' using wide row planting or 25' of double row. Support with our Trellis Netting on page 3.
Wide row planting: Determine the width – usually from 14-18" – and the length of the row desired and prepare the soil, raking smooth to level the bed. Broadcast the seed over the entire area, sow- ing seed 2" apart. Cover with 1-2" of soil and pat firmly for good soil-seed contact. Water lightly. The advantages of wide row planting: the dense planting retains more moisture and reduces weeds, and gives a higher yield while using garden space more efficiently. A packet contains 1½ ounces except where noted.
Early Frosty
PROGRESS #9 - 60 Day Among the earliest of the long- podded peas. Pods grow to 5" long and are filled with 7-9 tender, sweet, delicious peas. Plants are 20" tall, hardy and resistant to Fusarium Wilt. #02950 (A) Pkt. $2.35; (N) ½ lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 4 lbs. $32.95
Progress #9 W LINCOLN - 66 Day EARLY FROSTY - 63 Day
One of the best early peas for freezing. The 3 ½ inch pods are fulled with 6 to 7 pease that are tightly wrapped in a dark green pod. The peas are tender, sweet, and dark green in color mak- ing them very good for freezing or used as fresh. The strong vines grow to about 28 inches in length and produce many double pods near the top of the vines. Plants are adapted to a wide range of growing conditions. #02905 (A) Pkt. $2.35; (N) ½ lb. $8.25; (P) 1 lb. $13.95; (P) 4 lbs. $39.95
Mr. Big
A favorite for generations. Also known as ‘Homesteader’. Pre- ferred by many for its ability to produce peas well into the hot- ter weather of June and July. High yielding, 3' long vines produce 3" pods loaded with 9 small, extra-sweet peas. Excep- tional freezing qualities.
#02918 (A) Pkt. $2.35; (N) ½ lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 4 lbs. $32.95
WAVEREX - 65 Day Petite Pois Pea
2006 “Pea of the Year” These peas are from Europe and have been used by gourmet cooks in the finest restaurants for years. 3-4” pods contain 6-8 perfectly tender little peas that are borne on 15-18” vines that have a semi- bushing habit. A small trellis or staking can make it an excellent addition to small gardens. #02982 (A) Pkt. $2.75; (N)½lb. $9.95; (P) 1 lb. $16.95; (P) 4 lbs. $49.95
Waverex
4 W MR. BIG 58-62 Day
2000 AAS Winner Extra-big, extra-long pods filled with extra- sweet peas. Large 4-6" pods are easy to find in the vines, easy to harvest, easy to shell, and offer 6-10 dark-green, sweet peas per pod. Vigorous 2-3' vines are best grown on a fence or trellis. Peas retain their sweet, tender quality for an extended time. #02935 (A) Pkt. $2.45; (N) ½ lb. $7.50; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 4 lbs. $37.95
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GARDEN PEA SAMPLER Includes Progress #9, Wando, Monico and Green Arrow. #02993(X) One packet each A $9.40 value for $8.95 #02994(X)One half-pound each A $28.10 value for $24.95 #02995(X) One pound each A $48.80 value for $42.95
MONICO - 57 Day
Melt-in-your-mouth sweet peas. A wonderful, mid-early variety producing loads of tender, juicy peas. Good disease tolerance contributes to a huge yield potential. Vigorous, compact, 20-24", tall plants are incred- ibly productive – 2-3 pods per node and 8 peas per pod. Plants don’t require fencing or trel- lising, but it makes for easier picking.
#02937 (A) Pkt. $2.35; (N) ½ lb. $7.25; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 4 lbs. $34.95
❦ W TALL TELEPHONE OR ALDERMAN - 68 Day
An extra-easy shelling pea and grows to over 5' tall for easy picking. #02966 (A) Pkt. $2.25; (N) ½ lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 4 lbs. $39.50
Vermont Bean Seed Company -
www.vermontbean.com KARINA - 52 Day
Our 2010 Pea of the Year. A standout in our test garden. It produces peas over a longer pe- riod of time and out yields other peas in the trial. The plants are a compact 18 to 24 inch vine that produces 5 to 7 inch pods of 8 to 10 plump peas. Developed in Germany where sweet garden peas are a favorite of the garden. Ideal for both fresh and frozen and will produce a good yield even in hot and dry conditions. #02923 Pkt. $2.95; 2 Pkts (A) $4.95; (N) ½ lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $13.50
Monico Lincoln DUAL - 66 Day
A pea that sets 10 to 14 peas in the pod and not only one pod per stem, but two. Because of this, it produces a heavy crop of bright green, sweet peas. Pods are long, giving room to form nice size peas. Excellent when used in soups, stir-frys, casse- roles and omelettes. #02906 (A) Pkt. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.95; (P) 1 lb. $15.95; (P) 4 lbs. $44.95
Karina Dual
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