| Common Name | Pea Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Latin Name | Pisum sativum |
| Top Category | Shelling Peas |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Tender |
| Fruit Size | 4” long |
| Growing Conditions | Cold Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Freezing, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Edible |
| Plant Height | 32" |
| Planting Season | Autumn, Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
Penelope
Pea Seed
This new offering is one of our top-requested varieties of shelling peas. Productive plants produce extra long, fancy pods that are easy to shell, with most containing 8-9 delicious sweet peas. Can be grown with or without support. Highly resistant to mosaic, fusarium wilt, and powdery mildew.
| Days to Maturity | 50 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 1" - 2" |
| Planting Depth | 1” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Recommended Pairings & Substitutes
Interested in our Garden Planner?
This handy chart provides indoor and outdoor seeding dates for popular garden vegetables. It includes local spring and fall frost dates for the U.S. and Canada, with a sliding frost line for easy reference. Details cover seed quantities, planting depths, row and plant spacing, plus sunlight needs, minimum soil temperatures, and expected yields. A companion planting guide is also featured, making it an essential for gardeners and homesteaders alike.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet