Pea 'Novella'
Pea 'Novella' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A unique self-supporting podding pea with tendrils rather than leaves. The sweet, plump peas are produced in abundance on the top of the bush for easy harvesting. Avoid planting in periods of high humidity.
Product: Pea 'Novella'
Product type: SEED (60)
Botanical name: Pisum sativum
A unique self-supporting podding pea with tendrils rather than leaves. The sweet, plump peas are produced in abundance on the top of the bush for easy harvesting. Avoid planting in periods of high humidity.
Plant type: Annual bush pea to 75 cm; no support needed
Sow when: Germinate best at 13 - 21°C soil temp. Grow best between 13°-18°C
Cool: April - mid October; frost damages the flowers
Temperate: February - September
Subtropical: March - July
Tropical: Unlikely to produce well
Germination: 10 - 15 days
Depth: 1.5 - 2.5 cm deep; soak seed overnight before sowing
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; lightly mulch rows to prevent crusting.
Rows: 10 cm apart
Details: Water seed once after sowing, do not water again until seedlings appear
Harvest: 70 days