Pea 'Massey Gem'
Pea 'Massey Gem' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
'Massey Gem' syn. 'Melbourne Market' is a fast maturing 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.
Product: Pea 'Massey Gem'
Product type: SEED (60)
Botanical name: Pisum sativum
Massey Gem' syn. 'Melbourne Market' is a fast maturing 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 75 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 and then do not water again until seedlings appear.
Harvest: 65 - 70 days
60 seeds per packet
Pisum sativum
Annual bush pea to 75 cm
Pea 'Massey Gem'
'Massey Gem' syn. 'Melbourne Market' is a fast maturing 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.