Introduced in 1773, the Dwarf Grey sugar pea variety is the earliest producer and the smallest plant in the family of edible podded peas. The petite size of the plants (2-3 feet tall) makes them very manageable and their sturdiness makes them self-supporting so no staking is required. They're also very cold hardy, growing well in cooler areas with short summers. Suitable for growing in containers, Dwarf Grey sugar pea plants produce pods that are about 2-3 inches in length when mature and contain 5-8 sweet peas inside. Intended for eating whole, the plump pods are deliciously tender and perfectly sweet with a crispness and crunch that will add a lot to a salad or stir fry. They're also wonderful eaten solo as a healthy snack.
More Information| SKU | DL013868 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Weight Of Seeds Per Packet | 0.42 oz |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 25 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Pisum sativum |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
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| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 1-3 inches |
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| Row Spacing | 10-12 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | Not required |
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| Days To Germinate | 5-10 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 50-65 |
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| Growth Habit | Harvest tender fully developed peas to encourage more production. |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Good For Containers, Ornamental, Grow In Greenhouse, Edible, Grow With Children |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original, Introduced in 1845 |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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