Solberga Grey Pea

Solberga Grey Pea grows to about 175-200cm in height and needs support, strong growth. Flowers with purple-pink flowers. Heavy yielder of green, mid-sized, chubby pods. The peas can be eaten fresh, like green peas. Or stored as dried peas for later use. Has been grown at the same farm since 1600. Was traditionally grown together with the broad bean 'Solberga', which was acting as support for the peas. From Solberga, Bohuslän, Sweden. Nordic Genebank number: NGB 14153. Pisum sativum. 15seeds/pack

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Normally peas grow to the height of about 150cm. But also very low growing varieties, only 20cm high, exist. Also, very high varieties, growing to more than 200cm can be found. The low varieties require minimal support, some can be grown without any support. Higher varieties will need a net, rod, etc. to grow on. 

How to Grow

Peas can be sown directly in the garden. Many varieties of peas can withstand a low soil temperature. Sow the peas about 3cm deep. If you sow in the summer or when it's warmer, sow a bit deeper because the seeds need moisture. Sow the seeds with a spacing of about 5-8cm. Do not let the plants dry out. Peas are easily affected by mildew. Peas can also be sown in pots, for later transplant. Do not sow too early, to avoid lanky and high plants. Peas grow fast.