15/04
Onward peas sown on March 26th now showing through.
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| PEA ONWARD (EARLY AND MAIN CROP) |
An immensely popular and high yielding early
and maincrop dwarf variety of pea
that features large pods of 8-10 peas each.
With a great flavour, needing little support ,
it is excellent for successional sowing at 60-75 cm tall.
Resistant to Fusarium Wilt and
recommended for deep freezing.
Award of Garden Merit from the RHS.
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Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions
and plant out 18 inches apart
after all danger of frost has passed
in a warm and sunny spot in moist, fertile
well drained soil and keep watered.
PS. Make sure during April and May they are protected from frost.
- Plant where peas have not been grown for 2 seasons, digging in well rotted organic matter.
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Sow Mar – Jun 2” deep in 6” wide rows 2 inches apart.
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The distance between the rows should equal the expected height of the variety.
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Avoid sowing during any cold or very wet periods
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Protect immediately from birds.
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Keep weed free.
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Provide support by 3 inches tall.
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Pick regularly to maintain yields.
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