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Maincrop. Eye-catching, long, broad and straight pods filled with 8 to 10 large, tasty peas hence often known as 'Mr Big'. One for the showbench, as well as the kitchen, producing a good crop of pods for picking over a long period. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich conditions. Height 75cm (30in). RHS AGM winner.
Good source of Vitamins A, C, B1 and folic acid. Peas also contain soluble fibre, useful in removing harmful cholesterol.
| Sowing time: | March to June every 10 days for succession. |
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| Sowing depth: | Sow 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed drills spacing about 2.5-5cm (1-2in) apart, and in rows 75cm (30in) apart. |
Sow March to June every 10 days for succession. Sow 5cm (2in) deep in flat-bottomed drills spacing about 2.5-5cm (1-2in) apart, and in rows 75cm (30in) apart.
When plants are 10cm (4in), tall provide twiggy sticks for support.
The peas will be ready to harvest around 12-13 weeks from sowing date, and regular picking will encourage further cropping.
Delicious when cooked the traditional way -steamed or boiled with a sprig of fresh mint.