PEA ‘Greenfeast’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
‘Greenfeast’ syn. ‘Lincoln’ is a heavy-bearing, bush shelling pea; hardy and disease resistant. Peas do best between 13°-18°C; frost will damage the flowers. To reduce fungal problems, try to avoid humidity during periods of high planting before and avoid getting water on the leaves. Practice crop rotation to avoid disease buildup.
Plant Type: Annual bush pea to 100 cm
Sow When:
- Cool Temperate: June – mid-October, February – August
- Subtropical: March – July
- Tropical: Unlikely to produce well
Germination: 6 – 14 days
Depth: 1.5 – 2.5 cm deep
Position: Full sun; sheltered from wind
Sow Where: Direct into garden bed
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6 – 7; lime if necessary several weeks before sowing; prepare soil with compost
Rows: 45 – 60 cm apart
Spacing: 7.5 cm between plants
Details: Lightly mulch seed rows to prevent crusting; water well once after sowing & then do not water again until seedlings appear
Harvest: 65 – 70 days
