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Pea Early Crop Massey Seeds
Very popular early dwarf variety. Ready to pick 12-14 weeks from sowing, it bears masses of well filled pods and has a very sweet flavour. Also known as 'Melbourne Market'. Hardy annual.
We hope you enjoy these pea seeds, just another great example of vegetable seeds from Mr Fothergill's!
Plant Height: 60cm
How To Grow
Ensure soil has been well prepared with compost &/or organic material.
Prepare flat trenches 15cm (6in) wide and 5cm deep. Plant seeds into dark, damp soil in a zigzag fashion along the middle of the trench allowing 5cm (2in) between each seed. Fill trench with soil and firm down gentle. Rows should be spaced 45cm (18in) apart and approx 2m (6.5ft) long.
Protect from birds with netting during early stages of growth.
Seedlings emerge 7-10 days.
Once germinated, water regularly.
When To Plant
Autumn through to Spring.
Harvest
12-14 weeks
Sow
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Important Note
Additional fertilising not required as legumes produce their own nitrogen
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Our shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 2pm except on public holidays. Local shop address: Pioneer Highway, Longburn 4443, New Zealand
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