Pea 'Lincoln'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Lincoln'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Lincoln is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 as Pea is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Lincoln from seed

Plant seeds direct into the garden as soon as soil is workable.

Ensure a distance of 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lincoln about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Lincoln

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lincoln is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Lincoln

This is a shell pea (not edible pod).

Pea Lincoln Etymology

Heirloom due to years of existence as OP variety. Lincoln was one of the better post-war varieties and continued in commercial production until the mid-1960s.
When temperatures reach 80 F (26.7 C.), most peas are unable to produce pods, and the vines lose vigor. However, there are some summer varieties that are quite heat tolerant, though their flavor is not on a par with peas grown in the spring. For a winter crop, peas can be planted in late summer, poking them at least 2-inches (5 cm) into the ground to prevent them from drying out before germination.
This variety is commonly grown in home gardens where they are picked fresh and eaten raw or cooked. When consumed soon after picking, they are very sweet. However, their sugar content turns to starch rather quickly and some sweetness is lost.

Lincoln folklore & trivia

First offered in the United States in 1908 by J.M Thorburn

Other Names for Pea 'Lincoln'

Lincoln Homesteader