Pea 'Carruthers' Purple Podded'

Carruthers' Purple Podded likes a position of partial sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Carruthers' Purple Podded is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Carruthers' Purple Podded requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 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 Carruthers' Purple Podded about 35 days before your last frost date.

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