Gladstone Pea (garden)
£2.90
48 in stock
A late maincrop variety bred and introduced in 1895. Known to be hardy and reliable. It shows signs of real drought resistance, with no signs of mildew. High yields of plump sweet peas, that be can be eaten fresh as a garden pea or great for freezing or drying.
A tall pea renowned for its flavour, it was bred and introduced by grower W.G.Holmes in 1895, shortly after the resignation of the famous prime minister whose name it takes. The plants grow to about 120-150cm high and produce long slender pods, each of which can contain up to 8-11 deliciously sweet and tender peas. A reliable variety which crops well whatever the weather.
Stewarded by Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library, but grown and saved in Wales for many years [by one of the Wales Seed Hub growers – it is decidedly her favourite pea!!]
Approx. 60 seeds
Botanical name: Pisum sativum
- Grown by: Peni Ediker
Sow March-April under cover in root-trainers, pots or lengths of guttering. Harden off and plant out into fertile soil once 10cm+ (4”) tall. Plants grown in guttering need a firm lengthways knock to loosen the roots from the gutter and then they can then be slid directly into a shallow trench. Can also be sown direct if protected from mice. Spacing: 7-10cm (3-4”) between plants and 30-40cm (12-16”) between rows. Dig in plenty of organic matter initially, and water regularly throughout the season.
Unlike smaller bush varieties, these climbing varieties grow between 1.5 and 2m (6ft) and will require sturdy supports like chicken wire or pea netting.
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