Pea 'Greenfeast'
Pea 'Greenfeast' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Greenfeast syn. Lincoln is a heavy bearing bush shelling pea to 1m, hardy and disease resistant. It is good for home gardeners as it harvests over a longer period than Massey Gem. Days to harvest: 65 - 70.
Product: Pea 'Greenfeast'
Product type: SEED (60)
Botanical name: Pisum sativum
Greenfeast' syn. 'Lincoln' is a heavy bearing, bush shelling pea; hardy and disease resistant. Peas do best between 13°-18°C; frost will damage the flowers. To reduce fungal problems, try to avoid planting before periods of high humidity and avoid getting water on the leaves. Practice crop rotation to avoid disease buildup.
Plant type: Annual bush pea to 100 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 13 - 21°C soil temp.
Cool: June - mid October
Temperate: February - August
Subtropical: March - July
Tropical: Unlikely to produce well
Germination: 6 - 14 days
Depth: 1.5 - 2.5 cm deep
Position: Full sun; sheltered from wind
Sow where: Direct into garden bed
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, 6 - 7 pH; lime if necessary several weeks before sowing; prepare soil with compost
Rows: 45 - 60 cm apart
Details: Lightly mulch seed rows to prevent crusting; water well once after sowing & then do not water again until seedlings appear
Harvest: 65 - 70 days
60 seeds per packet
Pisum sativum
Annual bush pea to 100 cm
Pea 'Greenfeast'
Greenfeast syn. Lincoln is a heavy bearing bush shelling pea to 1m, hardy and disease resistant. It is good for home gardeners as it harvests over a longer period than Massey Gem. Days to harvest: 65 - 70.