Knight Pea (56 Days)

The Knight Pea is the largest pod, highest yielding pea in the early maturing class. Vines are short, a little over 2’ and don’t need staking. Pods are full sized, 4”, with up to 10 peas. Sweet flavor.

1 Ounce = 135-155 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 last frost date when soil temperature reaches 50-75ºF. Sow 1-2" apart. Sow Knight Pea seeds two months before 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.