Description
50 Seeds per pack
(Pisum sativum) 57 days. Early Alaska vines are light green with a slender stem and are resistant to Fusarium Wilt. Commonly used for split pea soup.
Planting Instructions for Early Alaska Pea Seeds
Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peas are a cool weather crop, that like well drained soil and plenty of organic matter to assist with moisture retention. Direct sow Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peas as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Plant Pea seeds in full sun, 1-1½” deep, 1 – 2″ apart, in rows 18-24″ apart. Pea seeds should germinate in 6-14 days at 45-75°F. No need to thin plants. Provide a trellis or other support for climbing varieties. Heirloom / Open Pollinated Bush Pea varieties usually do fine with a short trellis or planting in a block so Pea plants support each other. Harvest Heirloom / Open Pollinated Shelling Peas when pods are full and plump and peas are tender; Heirloom / Open Pollinated Snap Peas when the pods start filling out but are not yet fully mature; and Heirloom / Open Pollinated Snow Peas when pods are approx. 3″ long and still flat, before seeds start to fill out.
FAQ:
How long does it take Early Alaska Peas to mature?
Early Alaska Peas mature in about 57 days.
What is Early Alaska Pea commonly used for?
Early Alaska Peas are commonly used to make split pea soup.
What are the characteristics of Early Alaska Pea vines?
The vines are light green with slender stems and are resistant to Fusarium Wilt.
When should Early Alaska Pea seeds be planted?
Plant the seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. They are a cool weather crop and thrive in well drained soil.
How deep and far apart should Early Alaska Pea seeds be planted?
Plant seeds 1-1½ inches deep, 1-2 inches apart, in rows spaced 18-24 inches apart.
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