Suttons Pea Kelvedon Wonder

Thin-shelled pointed, narrow pods in pairs. Heavy yielding, and of fine flavour, it is also resistant to mildew and suitable for June-July sowing. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Height 45cm (18″). Early Variety.

Sow thinly direct into soil prepared by digging and raking at a depth of 50mm in flat drills 15cm wide in two rows with seeds approx 5cm apart. Allow 60cm between further rows. Germination takes 7-10 days. Support plants with twiggy sticks or pea netting. Grows best in sunny positions in well cultivated soil containing plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Sow small batches ins cuession every two weeks for a continous supply, Water well dring dry weather to aid flower setting and pea formation.
Sowing -> Cropping – 12-16 weeks.