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 planting or plant in double rows 3" apart. Before sowing, inoculate the seeds with Nature’s Aid Inoculant, found on page 2. 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.
Dual
Wide row planting: Determine the width – usually from 14-18" – and the length of the row desired and pre- pare the soil, raking smooth to level the bed. Broadcast the seed over the entire area, sowing 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. Packets contain 1½ ounces unless otherwise stated.
D Dual
66 Day. Garden Pea. 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-fries, casseroles and omelettes.
#02906 (A) Pkt. $2.75; (N) ½ lb. $9.45; (P) 1 lb. $15.95; (P) 4 lbs. $47.95 Early Frosty
Early Frosty Green Arrow
63 Day. Garden Pea. One of the best early peas for freezing. Te 3½" pods are filled with 6 to 7 peas that are tightly wrapped in a dark green pod. Te peas are tender, sweet, and dark green in color making them very good for freezing or used as fresh. Te strong vines grow to about 28" 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. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; (P) 4 lbs. $43.95 W Green Arrow
Karina Lincoln
70 Day. Garden Pea. Excellent quality main crop pea developed in England. High yielder of long pods with 9-12 bright-green, tender and delicious peas on 28" vines. Freezes well. Resistant to Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt.
#02910 (A) Pkt. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; (P) 4 lbs. $43.95 Karina
52 Day. Garden Pea. Our 2010 Pea of the Year. A standout in our test garden. It produces peas over a longer period of time and out yields other peas in the trial. Te plants are a compact 18-24" vine that produces 5-7" 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.
Mr. Big Pretty Pleasin' ✦ W 4 ❦ Tall Telephone or Alderman
70-75 Day. Garden Pea. An extra-easy shelling pea which grows to over 5' tall for easy picking. Best grown on a trellis or pea fence. Pods are large, filled with 6-8 tasty peas. Vines are vigorous and very productive. Not Pictured.
#02966 (A) Pkt. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; (P) 4 lbs. $43.95 D W Wando
68 Day. Garden Pea. Known worldwide for its tolerance to heat. When other peas fail to bear under hot growing conditions, it continues to do well. Dark-green pods, blunt and well filled with 6-8 tender, medium-sized peas. A vigorous, multi-purpose variety excellent fresh, frozen and canned. Pictured on opposite page.
#02980 (A) Pkt. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; (P) 4 lbs. $43.95 Pea Fence
Using a fence to train your peas allows for closer planting, easier picking and heavier yields. Tis 8" mesh galva- nized wire fence prevents plants from tangling and spreading on the ground. Te hinged 14" panels have 6" spikes for anchoring and fold flat when not in use for easy storage. Each set con- tains two 8' x 48" fence sections.
#53366 $32.95; 2 or more 29.95 each 36
#02923 (A) Pkt. $2.95; (N) ½ lb. $9.95; (P) 1 lb. $16.95; (P) $49.95 W Lincoln
66 Day. Garden Pea. A favorite for generations. Also known as ‘Homesteader’. Preferred by many for its ability to produce peas well into the hotter weather of June and July. High yielding, 3' long vines produce 3" pods loaded with 9 small, extra-sweet peas. Exceptional freezing qualities.
#02918 (A) Pkt. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; (P) 4 lbs. $43.95 4 W Mr. Big
58-62 Day. PVP. Garden Pea. 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. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; (P) 4 lbs. $43.95 4 Pretty Pleasin'
72 Day. Garden Pea. Tis afila-type plant is leafless and supports itself, so there is no need for fences or strings. Te pods are deep green and 5" long, filled with 8-10 sweet, delicious peas. Pods are held at the top of the plant for ease of harvest.
#02945 (A) Pkt. $2.75; (N) ½ lb. $9.45; (P) 1 lb. $15.95; (P) 4 lbs. $47.95 Progress #9
Pea Fence
60 Day. Garden Pea. 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. Pictured on opposite page.
#02950 (A) Pkt. $2.55; (N) ½ lb. $8.75; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; (P) 4 lbs. $43.95 D Bush Habit ✦ Pole Habit WVery Reliable 4 Easy-to-Grow ❦ Heirloom c VBS Exclusive b International Collection
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