Pea 'Massey Gem'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Massey Gem'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Massey Gem likes a position of partial sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Massey Gem is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. 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 Massey Gem from seed

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 Massey Gem about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Massey Gem

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

Harvesting Massey Gem