pea seeds plant Champion of England Pea (Heirloom 70 Days)

pea seeds plant Champion of England Pea (Heirloom 70 Days)Champion of England Pea is an Heirloom introduced in 1846 and has had a reputation for exceptional flavor. Sturdy vines grow upward, reaching 8 10 feet tall with large pods that contain 8 10 scrumptious peas. Provide a trellis or fence for vertical support. 1 Ounce = 100 120 seeds PLANTING Pisum sativum Germination: 7 14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 50 75F. Planting in cooler soil results in slower germination. Seed Sowing

Champion of England Pea is an Heirloom introduced in 1846 and has had a reputation for exceptional flavor. Sturdy vines grow upward, reaching 8-10 feet tall with large pods that contain 8-10 scrumptious peas. Provide a trellis or fence for vertical support. 

1 Ounce = 100-120 seeds

PLANTING

Pisum sativum

Germination: 7-14 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 50-75ºF. Planting in cooler soil results in slower germination.

Seed Sowing Depth: 1" deep

Sowing Outdoors- Early spring until the last frost date when the soil temperature reaches 50-75ºF. Sow 1-2" apart. Sow two months before the last frost date for smaller fall harvests.

How much does a packet plant: 12-15 foot single row

Harvest- Pick every day for continuous harvest.

Tips- Adding inoculant with rhizobium bacteria will increase yields. Varieties with vine lengths over 3 feet require support.