Snow Pea Seedlings, Schwizer Reisen 2-pack
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Pisum sativum
VARIETIES:
"Schwizer Reisen”. Favorite Swiss heirloom. Beautiful pink and purple flowers on study 5’ vines with tender, sweet tasting pea pods. Heavy producer! Sold in packs of 2 cells, which each cell containing 3 plants.
CULTURE:
Because peas are planted in the early spring when conditions are often wet, good drainage is important. Sandy soils are best. Ensure good yields by adjusting soil pH to above 6.0 using lime, or wood ash where soils are low in potassium. For nitrogen, 20-30 lbs /acre is adequate. Higher amounts may cause lush foliage with poor flowering and fruit set. Peas fix nitrogen in the soil through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria. To ensure adequate numbers of pre-existing bacteria, mix seed with inoculants right before planting. Separate individual seedlings from the cells and plant each in a row.
