Enjoy the sweetness and size of Oregon Giant snow peas from West Coast Seeds. This 25g pack produces plants with unusually large, broad 13cm (5") pods that are thick, very sweet, and tender, even when fully grown. The plants stay short at only 1.2m (4') tall, making them ideal for both garden beds and containers. Oregon Giant peas are resistant to pea enation virus and powdery mildew, perfect for late sowing and summer/fall harvests. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Key Features:
- Very Sweet Taste: Delicious flavor perfect for fresh eating.
- Large, Broad Pods: 13cm (5") long, thick, and tender.
- Disease Resistant: Resistant to enation virus and powdery mildew.
- Open-Pollinated Seeds: Reliable and easy to grow.
- Matures in 70 Days: Quick and productive harvest.
Growing Instructions:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Timing: Plant as early in spring as the soil can be worked. Optimal soil temperature: 10-20°C (50-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.
- Starting: Sow seeds 2cm (1") deep. After April 15th, sow seeds 5cm (2") deep. Space seeds 2-7cm (1-3") apart in rows. Do not thin.
- Growing Conditions: Use well-drained soil amended with finished compost. Add 2 cups of rock phosphate or bonemeal per 3m (10') row. Support plants with a trellis or fence as they climb.
Harvesting:
Pick pods at the desired stage. Multiple sowings or growing several varieties can extend the harvest season.
Tips for Blanching Peas:
To freeze peas for fall and winter use, blanching is essential. Submerge peas in boiling water briefly to kill enzymes, then cool in ice water before drying and freezing.
- Snap and Snow Peas: Boil whole pods for two minutes, then cool in ice water.
- Shelled Peas: Boil for ninety seconds, then cool in ice water. Dry thoroughly before storing in zip-top or vacuum bags.
Companion Planting:
Excellent companions include beans, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, parsley, peppers, potatoes, radish, spinach, strawberries, and turnips. Avoid planting near onions.
Grow your own Oregon Giant peas with West Coast Seeds and enjoy their sweet flavor and large pods. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these peas are a delicious and practical addition to your garden.
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Enjoy the sweetness and size of Oregon Giant snow peas from West Coast Seeds. This 25g pack produces plants with unusually large, broad 13cm (5") pods that are thick, very sweet, and tender, even when fully grown. The plants stay short at only 1.2m (4') tall, making them ideal for both garden beds and containers. Oregon Giant peas are resistant to pea enation virus and powdery mildew, perfect for late sowing and summer/fall harvests. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Key Features:
- Very Sweet Taste: Delicious flavor perfect for fresh eating.
- Large, Broad Pods: 13cm (5") long, thick, and tender.
- Disease Resistant: Resistant to enation virus and powdery mildew.
- Open-Pollinated Seeds: Reliable and easy to grow.
- Matures in 70 Days: Quick and productive harvest.
Growing Instructions:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Timing: Plant as early in spring as the soil can be worked. Optimal soil temperature: 10-20°C (50-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.
- Starting: Sow seeds 2cm (1") deep. After April 15th, sow seeds 5cm (2") deep. Space seeds 2-7cm (1-3") apart in rows. Do not thin.
- Growing Conditions: Use well-drained soil amended with finished compost. Add 2 cups of rock phosphate or bonemeal per 3m (10') row. Support plants with a trellis or fence as they climb.
Harvesting:
Pick pods at the desired stage. Multiple sowings or growing several varieties can extend the harvest season.
Tips for Blanching Peas:
To freeze peas for fall and winter use, blanching is essential. Submerge peas in boiling water briefly to kill enzymes, then cool in ice water before drying and freezing.
- Snap and Snow Peas: Boil whole pods for two minutes, then cool in ice water.
- Shelled Peas: Boil for ninety seconds, then cool in ice water. Dry thoroughly before storing in zip-top or vacuum bags.
Companion Planting:
Excellent companions include beans, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, parsley, peppers, potatoes, radish, spinach, strawberries, and turnips. Avoid planting near onions.
Grow your own Oregon Giant peas with West Coast Seeds and enjoy their sweet flavor and large pods. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these peas are a delicious and practical addition to your garden.
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