Pea

Pea Overview

Pisum sativum 'Kelvedon Wonder' is a tender climbing annual that produces double green pods containing small and sweet tasty peas that can be eaten straight from the plant or added to a variety of cooked dishes. Also known as Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' is an early crop variety that produces pods ready to pick from June for 3 to 4 weeks. Keep your peas well picked to encourage more pods to develop. Pick peas in the morning after the dew has dried. They are crispiest, then. When you pick peas, use two hands to prevent accidental tearing or breaking of stems that will prevent other pods from developing. Secure the vine with one hand and pull the peas off with your other hand. Seeds can be sown undercover in early spring or direct-sown in situ when the soil has warmed up. Alternatively, you can direct sow in autumn and overwinter - with protection for an early crop. Newly emerging foliage will need protection from birds and support to climb up. Water regularly when the flowers appear to help the pods to swell. Mulching around the base of plants can help prevent drying out. Peas are a cooler weather crop and hot summer temperatures arrive and put an end to production.