Pea Onward (RHS Award of Garden Merit)
Onward pea is the most popular of garden peas that produces plump blunt ended pods that are produced in pairs with large peas of super flavour. It can grow to a height of approximately 60-75cm. (24-30").
To get the sweetest flavour, peas are best cooked when picked young and cooked within 30 minutes of harvest, before the sugar has turned to starch.
To get the sweetest flavour, peas are best cooked when picked young and cooked within 30 minutes of harvest, before the sugar has turned to starch.
When to Sow Onward Pea Seeds
March to May
Where to Sow
Prepare a flat bottom drill 5cm (2in) deep and 10cm, (4in) wide.
What to do next
Space seeds 5cm (2in) apart throughout the drill allowing 60cm (24in) between the drills, then cover over with soil and gently tamp down with the back of a rake. It is advisable to give some net protection against birds, once seedlings start to grow, then add some net support for plants to climb and hold the crop. Alternatively very early spring sowings can be made in February or March into a length of plastic gutter or modular cells under glass and then planted out against wires. Slide contents of gutter into a shallow drill made in the plot or space modular plants 10-15cm (4-6in) apart once hardened off.
Maturity
July to September
Handy Tip
Suitable for successional sowing throughout the Summer. A reliable variety for freezing.
Nutritional Values
A good source of Pro-Vitamin A and Vitamins C, B1 and folic acid.
March to May
Where to Sow
Prepare a flat bottom drill 5cm (2in) deep and 10cm, (4in) wide.
What to do next
Space seeds 5cm (2in) apart throughout the drill allowing 60cm (24in) between the drills, then cover over with soil and gently tamp down with the back of a rake. It is advisable to give some net protection against birds, once seedlings start to grow, then add some net support for plants to climb and hold the crop. Alternatively very early spring sowings can be made in February or March into a length of plastic gutter or modular cells under glass and then planted out against wires. Slide contents of gutter into a shallow drill made in the plot or space modular plants 10-15cm (4-6in) apart once hardened off.
Maturity
July to September
Handy Tip
Suitable for successional sowing throughout the Summer. A reliable variety for freezing.
Nutritional Values
A good source of Pro-Vitamin A and Vitamins C, B1 and folic acid.
