Peas

Culture: Plant out as early as possible. My mom always aimed for Easter regardless of how early it fell. Soaking overnight before planting out improves germination. Plant in rows 24" apart and space seeds 2" in the rows, at a depth of 1/2". 100 seeds.

Shelling

• Amish Snap SOLD OUT for 2013
  Superb snap pea that was being grown in the Amish community long before present pea types. Vines grow 5'-6' tall and are producers of 2" pods. Yields over a 6-week period if kept picked. Delicate and sweet even when the seeds develop. 60 days.



• Green Arrow
  A very reliable variety for the home garden. Medium-sized vines grow up to 26" tall. 5" pods produce 8-10 peas per pod. A well-known English heirloom variety. 62 days.



• Sutton's Harbinger
  Introduced by Sutton's Seeds in England in 1898 and won the Award of Merit from the Rodale Horticultural Society in 1903. Very early and heavy cropping. Vines are 24-36 inches tall. 52-60 days.



• Tom Thumb
  This group of peas, Tom Thumb, refers to extreme dwarf plant habits, of which many strains of Tom Thumb peas have existed in the past. We think this pea from the 1800s still has great value today for gardeners as the most dwarf plant for pot culture. Perfect for indoor or outdoor table centerpieces, great for your guests to snack on! Plants are able to withstand hard frosts, reportedly down to 20F. Good for cold-frame production or pant them along the edges of pots or containers.Ggreat tasting little piece of the past that's still available today! 50 to 55 days. Packet 50 seeds.

Pea-Snow

• Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea Early 1900's heirloom, heavy production of 4-5" pods on vines which can grow to 7ft tall. Keep them picked and they will keep producing sweet, juicy pods. 70 days. 50 seeds per packet.



• Oregon Giant
  Pick it when thin and eat it all. Fabulous in stir fries and freezes well. Vines grow up to 5' tall, so will require some support. 75 days.