Pea 'Blauwschokker'
'Blauwschokker' is a productive heirloom pea with striking purple pods and delicate purple flowers. The peas can be eaten fresh as a shelling garden pea and when harvested and dried, its grey-green peas can be stored for use in the colder months. Each packet contains 50g of organic seed. More details below.
Organic ‘Blauwschokker’ Bean Seeds
Growing schedule: Sow under cover from February for an early crop or sow direct outside from March to late May for harvesting from June through mid October. Mid-season variety that grows well in the first half of the year when it is not too hot, sow early to get best results.
Sowing depth: 2-3cm
Planting distance: 3cm between plants with 30-45 cm between rows; or double rows (with support) 60-80 cm apart
Growing conditions: Garden peas prefer full sun with some shelter on moist fertile well-draining soils with a neutral pH. If soil is very acidic, it should be limed beforehand. Peas require support grows about 80 – 100cm high
Crop rotation: ‘Blauschokker' should be grouped in planting rotation plans with other members of the Fabaceae (bean) family.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 50g seeds
| SKU | XTVPE11 |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Life Cycle | Annual |