Pea `greenfeast` - 50 seeds

50 x Pea Greenfeast Seeds

Pea Greenfeast is a classic and highly productive variety known of shelling pea for its sweet and tender peas. Perfect for garden beds and containers, this pea offers a bountiful harvest of delicious, green peas ideal for fresh eating and cooking.

Unique Qualities:

• Sweet and tender peas with a rich flavor
• Highly productive and reliable for consistent yields
• Ideal for garden beds and containers
• Versatile for fresh eating, soups, and cooking

Growing Season:Pea Greenfeast thrives in cool weather and should be planted in early spring or late summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Regular watering supports healthy growth and encourages a generous harvest of peas.

Time to Harvest:Expect to begin harvesting Pea Greenfeast approximately 60-70 days after planting. The peas are ready when they are plump and firm in the pods. Harvest regularly to ensure a continuous supply of sweet, tender peas 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.