Shelling Pea Seeds
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Pea – Early Alaska
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Early Alaska (A.K.A. Alaska, Earliest of All)
Days to Maturity: 55–60 Days
Introduced in 1881 by famed breeder Thomas Laxton, this heirloom variety was first known as “Earliest of All.” It reached American gardens in 1882 via seedsman James J.H. Gregory and was renamed “Alaska” two years later, after a swift ocean liner. A true early-season performer, it remains the earliest shelling pea available. Semi-dwarf plants grow 24–36 inches tall and benefit from light support. Pale green pods, 2–3 inches long, contain 5–7 sweet, tender peas with a sweet, fresh flavor. Perfect for soups, stews, and spring salads, these peas are also excellent for canning or freezing. Rich in vitamins C, K, and A, along with B vitamins and folate, they are a top choice for spring and fall gardens, especially where space and timing are key.
50 Seeds per pack
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Pea – Early Frosty
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Early Frosty
Days to Maturity: 60–65 Days
Bred and released in 1966, Early Frosty is a cold-hardy shelling pea ideal for early spring, fall, or short-season plantings. With sturdy 28–30" vines that require no support, it’s perfect for small gardens and raised beds. The 3½–4" pods are packed with 6–8 medium-sized, dark green peas that shell easily and deliver a remarkably sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, or canning, Early Frosty peas also shine in stir-fries, soups, and steamed dishes. High in vitamins C, K, and A, plus B vitamins and folate. Early Frosty is easy to grow, dependable, and resistant to Fusarium wilt.
50 Seeds per pack
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Pea – Lincoln
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Lincoln Shelling Pea (A.K.A. Homesteader)
60 - 70 Days to maturity
50 Seeds per pack
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Pea – Maestro
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Maestro (A.K.A. Improved Alaska)
Days to Maturity: 58–63 Days
Maestro is a compact shelling pea bred as an improved version of Early Alaska, with even sweeter flavor, stronger disease resistance, and heavier yields. The 24–27" vines produce 3½–4½" pods filled with 8 to 12 uniform, medium-sized peas that are easy to shell and mature evenly. Best grown in full sun with some shade tolerance, Maestro does well in raised beds, borders, or rows. It benefits from support, as it’s not truly self-supporting. The peas are tender and sweet—great for stir-fries, soups, pasta, or steaming—and they preserve well when frozen or canned. Rich in vitamins C, K, and A, plus B vitamins and folate, Maestro is easy to grow, highly productive, and an excellent choice for any garden!
50 Seeds per pack
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Pea – Progress #9
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Progress #9 (A.K.A. Laxton’s Progress #9, Greater Progress, Blue Bantam)
Days to Maturity 58–65 Days
Bred at the turn of the 20th century by strawberry breeder Thomas Laxton, Progress #9 is a dwarf shelling pea ideal for spring planting and compact gardens. Growing just 18–24″ tall, its sturdy vines need no trellising and yield heavy crops of 5″ dark green pods, each filled with 6–9 plump, sweet peas. These tender peas shell easily and have a mild, creamy flavor that shines whether fresh, cooked, or preserved. Great in soups, stews, salads, or steamed as a side, they’re rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus folate. Progress #9 is easy to grow, highly productive, and naturally resistant to Fusarium wilt.50 Seeds per pack
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Pea – Spring
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Spring
Days to Maturity: 52–57 Days
Bred for commercial freezing, Spring is an early, high-yielding shelling pea valued for its sweetness and productivity. Compact 18–22″ plants grow quickly and are well suited to small gardens and raised beds. Each plant sets 5–7 pods, about 3″ long, filled with 6–8 dark green, medium-sized, peas. The flavor is especially sweet and the peas tender, making them ideal for soups, stews, and side dishes. They are also excellent for freezing or canning, as they hold their taste and texture well. High in vitamins A, C, and K, along with folate. Spring is hardy, easy to grow, and resistant to Fusarium Wilt and Common Wilt.
50 Seeds per pack
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