Pea 'Purple Podded'

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Podded is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Planting Purple Podded in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) between Pea plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

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

As Purple Podded is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.