Pea `alderman` - 20 seeds

20 x Alderman Peas Seeds

Alderman Peas, also known as Tall Telephone Peas, are a classic heirloom variety of shelling pea known for their tall, robust plants and tender, sweet pods. Perfect for fresh eating, steaming, and freezing, these peas offer a high yield and exceptional flavor.

Unique Qualities:

• Tall, robust plants with high yields
• Tender, sweet pods
• Excellent for fresh eating, steaming, and freezing
• Heirloom variety with a classic taste

Growing Season:Alderman Peas thrive when planted in early spring or late summer, preferring cool temperatures and well-drained soil. They require full sun and regular watering, and benefit from staking or trellising to support their tall growth.

Time to Harvest:Expect to harvest your Alderman Peas approximately 65-75 days after planting. The pods are ready when they are fully developed and the peas inside are plump. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and ensures the best flavor and quality throughout the growing season.

Understanding peas 

• Snow Peas:

  • Characteristics: Flat pods with tender, edible seeds. The entire pod is consumed.
  • Examples: Oregon Sugar Pod

• Snap Peas:

  • Characteristics: Plump pods with tender seeds. Both the pod and seeds are edible.
  • Examples: Sugar Snap Pea, Super Sugar Snap.

• Garden Peas (Shelling Peas):

  • Characteristics: Round, smooth peas that are shelled from their pods. Only the seeds are consumed.
  • Examples: Greenfeast, Lincoln, Alderman.

• Field Peas (Dried Peas):

  • Characteristics: Typically grown for their seeds, which are dried and used in cooking or as livestock feed. The pods are not typically eaten.
  • Examples: Marrowfat Peas

• Edible Podded Peas:

  • Characteristics: Similar to snow peas and snap peas, these are grown for their edible pods and tender seeds.
  • Examples: Sugar Ann, Sugar Bon.