Jamieson Brothers Pea Kelvedon Wonder Vegetable Seeds (Approx. 54 seeds) by ®

Jamieson Brothers® Pea Kelvedon Wonder Vegetable Seeds

PEA

Pisum sativum 'Kelvedon Wonder' - A favourite variety producing sweet medium sized peas in long pods. The peas are mainly on the top half of the bush making it much easier to pick them. Ideal for sucessional sowings. Suitable for freezing.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 50cm-60cm

Exposure: Full sun

Harvest: July onwards

Garden Uses: Great for beds & borders; also good forplanting in greenhouse, glass house or home.

Benefits: Good source of vitamin and folic acid. RHS Award of Garden Merit

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:

Sowing Outdoors - March-May

Row width: 45cm

Sow seeds 3cm deep direct in growing bed in rows 45cm apart, with a space of 8cm between each seed. Keep the soil moist. The plants will need support as they grow - netting or canes are ideal. Pick the pods regularly to extend the harvest period. Peas prefer a rich, moist soil with plenty of dug in manure. Plant in a sheltered area and protect with cloches from late frosts. Use netting or blade cotton for protection against birds. Keep well watered. Ideal for successional sowing.