A beautiful purple podded pea, very prolific  with lilac flowers. Can be eaten raw in salads if picked when young. 
 
When to Sow: Apr - Jun
 
HOW TO SOW:
Sow in pots - Sow 3-4 seeds per 10cm pot filled with damp compost. Cover with 5cm of soil. Transplant to final cropping position once large enough to handle.
 
Sow Direct - into a prepared flat bottomed drill into 15cm wide flat drills. Sow in a zig zag pattern along the drill with 5cm spacing and cover with 5cm of soil. Firm gently and keep moist.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
Harvest Time:Jul - Sep
Site: Full Sun
 
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Autumn sowings will need to overwintered in greenhouse or cold frame. Young plants may need protection from birds with netting or twigs. Will need staking with pea sticks or netting.
Use: Edible
Harvest: Pick regularly for the best yield and to encourage a longer harvest Time.
 
Days to Maturity: 84 Days
Group: Peas & Beans
Height:1.8m
Plant Spacing: 5cm