1 Organic Shelling Pea Massy Gem Plant in a 80mm biodegradable peat pot.
This plant is grown from Organic Shelling Pea Seed, potted in Organic Mineralised Nutrient Rich (Blood bone and fish free (vg)) Soil, Fertilised with Compost (vg), Worm castings (poop) and Kelp Powder (read more about the soil).
The pot reduces plastic waste and transplant shock (I commit to zero waste where I can, everything is recycled or reused or upcycled). There is no transplanting required, plant directly into the soil in its pot.
Part or full sun, moist soil
Shelling Pea Massy Gem
Pisum sativum
Dwarf (bush) growing to 50cm producing pods to 9cm. Great flavour; very sweet. Very popular market variety. Disease resistant. Cold tolerant. Freezes well. Is also known as 'Melbourne Market'.
Plants will need some support; using twigs is a common method. Pick regularly to prolong flowering.
As the vines begin growing, a trellis can support their climbing habit; any kind of support 5-6' tall should be sufficient, but if not provided, the vines will simply travel over the ground. Before they bloom, pea plants need to be kept moist but not wet; after blooming, slightly increase the watering. Remove weeds carefully to avoid disturbing the plants; mulch may be helpful to conserve moisture and control weeds.
Shelling peas generally taste best when harvested as soon as the pods have filled out, but before they reach their full size. Remove even the pods that have passed their prime, since old pods left on the vines will stop the production of new pods.