Peas Imported OS 10 - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Fabaceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean and Western Asia |
| Mature height |
45-60 cm (dwarf); up to 2 m (tall) |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun, 5-6 hours daily in cool weather |
| Watering |
Keep soil moist, especially at flowering and pod filling |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained loamy soil rich in compost |
| Fertilizer |
Low nitrogen; phosphorus and potash help pod set |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Sweet green peas are shelled for pulaos, curries, samosas and countless Indian dishes, and taste best eaten soon after picking. Being a legume, the plant also adds nitrogen back to the soil for the next crop.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds <strong>direct</strong> about 2-3 cm deep and 5-8 cm apart, as peas dislike transplanting. Soaking seeds overnight speeds sprouting; germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Give tall varieties a net or twiggy support to climb. Harvest plump, sweet pods from about <strong>60-70 days</strong>, picking regularly to extend the crop.</p>