Description
Early Frosty Peas
One of the most popular home garden vegetables. Peas grow best in cool weather. Young pea plants tolerate considerable cold, even light frost; so spring plantings are seldom harmed by cold weather. Shelled out fresh peas have a sweet, delicate flavor. May be frozen, canned, or eaten raw. This half-pound bag plants a 50-foot row.
When and where to plant
Select sunny location and plant in very early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food and organic matter. Continue planting at 2 week intervals until mid-spring. Plant again in late summer for late fall crop. Firm soil over seed.
Care
Provide support for tall growing varieties. Water by soaking soil to reduce danger of disease.
Harvesting
Pick when seeds have enlarged in the pod, while still bright green. Hold vine while picking to avoid tearing it.
Health Note
A good source of minerals and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C
- Seed Spacing: 1-1.5"
- Spacing Between Rows: 2.5-3"
- Days to Germination: 7-15
- Days to Maturity: 55-70
