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Shelling Pea Massey Gem Vegetable Seeds 200 grams

Shelling Pea Massey Gem Vegetable Seeds 200 grams

$9.99

  • Grow as sprouts, microgreens or garden peas.
  • Also known as Melbourne Market.
  • Should be grown with support or trellis.
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PEA ‘Massey Gem’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

Pea ‘Massey Gem’ is a dwarf bush-type shelling pea variety known for its sweet, tender pods and robust growth. This reliable variety produces an abundance of plump, green peas within 9 cm long pods, making it perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or adding to cooked dishes. With excellent disease resistance and hardy growth, ‘Massey Gem’ is an ideal choice for home gardeners looking for a productive and easy-to-grow pea variety.

This versatile pea can be grown both as a garden pea and a microgreen, offering flexibility in how it can be used in the kitchen or garden.

Plant Type: Cool season annual, frost tolerant

Plant Height: Up to 75 cm

Sow When:

  • Temperate: February – September.
  • Subtropical: March – May
  • Tropical: April – June in cooler months
  • Arid: March – July.
  • Cold: January – October.

Germination: 7 – 21 days

Depth: Plant seeds 2 cm deep

Position: Full sun in well-drained, moist soil

Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers

Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6.0 – 7.5

Rows: Space rows 50 cm apart

Spacing: Plant seeds 8 – 10 cm apart

Details: ‘Massey Gem’ peas thrive in cooler temperatures and are frost tolerant, making them ideal for autumn and early spring planting. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture. Support plants with trellises or stakes as they grow. Regular harvesting will promote continuous production.

Harvest: 70 – 80 days after sowing

Additional information

Weight .2 kg

Product Specifications

  • No chemical treatment.
  • Non-GMO.
  • Open pollinated.
  • Botanical name: Pisum sativum.
  • Variety: Massey Gem.
  • Seeds per gram: 4.
  • We do not ship to WA due to quarantine restrictions.