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UK mushy peas staple. Large starchy peas left to mature and dry on plant. Long-season cultivar. Soaked overnight before cooking.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
A fellow Fabaceae — similar growing habits to Marrowfat Pea
Direct-sow Marrowfat Pea outdoors about 4 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 5 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 90 cm · Soil: Well-draining, average
