Pea 'Shell Pea Aka Shell Pea, Progress 9'
Pisum sativum
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Where it grows?Shell Pea is a heirloom variety of Pea
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Intense green with a straight pod about 11cm long with around 9 extra sweet peas per pod. Good for freezing. Plant about 40cms tall.
Tolerant to fusarium wilt.
Small 20 inch plants; minimal taking; large yields with exellent flavor.
How to keep Shell Pea happy
do not thin
water by soaking soil to reduce disease; provide support
How to sow and germinate Shell Pea
sunny location in early spring. continue planting at 2 week intervals until mid-spring then again in late summer for fall crop.
How to transplant Shell Pea
How long does Shell Pea take to grow?
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How to harvest Pea
Companion plants for Pea
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Repellent plants for Pea
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Common Pea pests
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Common Pea diseases & problems
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When should I sow or plant Shell Pea?
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Pea 'Shell Pea' Etymology
Pea 'Shell Pea' Folklore
Other Names for Pea 'Shell Pea'
Shell Pea, Progress 9
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