Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 40-75F
Days To Harvest: 67-70 days
Planting Depth: 1 inch
Spacing, Seed: 1-2 inches
Spacing, Plant: 2 inches
Spacing, Row: 30 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 30 inches apart. Direct sow in early spring, and again 2 months before frost for fall crop. Use stakes or trellis for the peas to climb when plants are small.
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.
PEA
Perfection Dark Seeded
Pisum Sativum
67-70 days. Vines grow 30 inches tall and produce high yields of 3 inch pods. The concentrated pods produce 7-8 dark green peas each. A freezer type pea great for canning, and holds color during processing. Resistant to Fusarium. Wilt resistant. Harvest 67-70 days.