New 2008
Maincrop. Eye-catching, long, broad and straight pods filled with 8 to 10 large, tasty peas hence often known as 'Mr Big'. One for the showbench, as well as the kitchen, producing a good crop of pods for picking over a
Sow March to June every 10 days for succession. Sow 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed drills spacing about 2.5-5cm (1-2in) apart, and in rows 75cm (30in) apart.
When plants are 10cm (4in), tall provide twiggy sticks for support.
The peas will be ready to harvest around 12-13 weeks from sowing date, and regular picking will encourage further cropping.
Flowering Period: Cropping: June to August
Plant Type: Vegetable
200 seeds
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