Amish Snap Pea (Heirloom 65 Days)
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A true heirloom snap pea grown in Amish communities before today's familiar snap pea varieties. Vigorous vines grow to 5-6 ’, producing 2- 3” flavorful, crunchy pods. Pick frequently to encourage a long, abundant harvest that can last for weeks.
1 oz. (approx. 110-130 seeds)
PLANTING
Pisum sativum
Germination: 7-14 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 50-75ºF. Planting in cooler soil results in slower germination.
Seed Sowing Depth: 1" deep
Sowing Outdoors: Early spring until the last frost date, when the soil temperature reaches 50-75ºF. Sow 1-2" apart. Sow two months before the last frost date for smaller fall harvests.
How much does a packet plant: 12-15 foot single row
Harvest: Pick every day for continuous harvest.
Tips: Adding inoculant with rhizobium bacteria will increase yields. Varieties with vine lengths over 3 feet require support.
