Pea: Homesteader

 CERTIFIED ORGANIC, HEIRLOOM SEED, 1 packet (100 seeds) 

Pisum sativum (60 days) Introduced to North Dakota gardeners by Oscar H. Will & Co. in 1908. Proven heat and drought tolerance, this pea will provide you with vigorous, fast growing vines.  

Homesteader green peas are a shell pea type-- producing 4-5" pods, each containing 6-9 sweet, green peas. 

Superior flavor that holds well, fresh, refrigerated, or frozen, this has become our variety-of-choice for prolific peas for fresh eating and stocking up for the off-season-- so you will never run out of these sweet things!

Growing Notes  
Vining habit; 18-30 inches; best if you provide a trellis or a fence. Plant green pea seeds at a planting depth of 1-2 inches; plant spacing: 2 inches apart; 2-3 feet between rows. 

Soil Temp. for Germination: 50-75 °F. Days to Germination: 5-8 days; slower germ in cooler soil temps. Plant in full sun; tolerates partial shade.