Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 40-75F
Days To Harvest: 62 days
Planting Depth: 1 inch
Spacing, Seed: 1-2 inches
Spacing, Plant: 2 inches
Spacing, Row: 20-24 inches
Light: Full Sun
SOWING: Seed directly in the garden in a sunny location 6-8 weeks before last frost . Sow seeds 1 inch deep. Space rows approximately 20-24 inches apart. Direct sow in early spring, and again 2 months before frost for fall crop. Does not need staking.
GERMINATION: 7-14 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.
THINNING & TRANSPLANTING: Do not thin plants.
HARVEST: Harvest when pods are full.
SUGGESTIONS: Strip out strings from pods prior to eating. Pods freeze well for later use. Do not add extra nitrogen to the soil or it will promote leaf growth and less pea production. Do not soak seeds. When possible plant rows in a north-south direction for best sun exposure and good air circulation.
