Pea 'Laxtons Shelling Pea'

do not thin
water by soaking soil to reduce disease; provide support

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Laxtons Shelling Pea is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Laxtons Shelling Pea needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

sunny location in early spring. continue planting at 2 week intervals until mid-spring then again in late summer for fall crop.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.56 inches (4.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 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 Laxtons Shelling Pea about 35 days before your last frost date.

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

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Laxtons Progress no. 9

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