Bolero peas are a robust and high-yielding variety of shelling peas, known for their impressive productivity and excellent flavor. These peas produce plump, tender pods that are filled with smooth, vibrant green peas, offering a sweet and slightly nutty taste that enhances a variety of dishes. Bolero peas are distinguished by their vigorous growth habit and high resistance to common pea diseases, making them a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a hardy and consistent crop. The plants typically grow to a medium height and require minimal support, making them suitable for both garden beds and containers. Bolero peas thrive in cooler weather, ideally planted in early spring or late summer, and they exhibit a strong tolerance to temperature fluctuations. With their generous yields and delectable flavor, Bolero peas are an excellent choice for both home gardeners and those looking to enjoy fresh, homegrown peas throughout the growing season.
The Golden Sweet Pea is really the gold standard for yellow shelling peas! This yellow pod snow pea grows to be around 3 inches long. This pea has a wonderful sweet taste and can be eaten raw in salads or steamed as a side dish. The large 5-6 foot vines need to be trellised and will grow beautiful purple flowers. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
The Progress No. 9 Pea is a very prolific and early yielding shelling pea! This wrinkle-seeded pea is fast growing and produces plump dark green pods. Enjoy 7-9 delicious peas per pod that are perfect for soups or as a side dish. The Progress No. 9 holds well on the vine and is also disease resistant. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
Wando pea seeds are a popular heirloom variety known for their cold tolerance and early harvest. They produce vibrant green, sweet-tasting peas that are perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or cooking. The seeds grow into plants that are typically 18-24 inches tall, making them ideal for small gardens or containers. Wando peas are well-suited for cooler climates, as they can withstand light frosts and thrive in temperatures between 55°F and 75°F. With a quick maturation time of about 60-70 days, they are a great choice for gardeners looking to enjoy peas early in the growing season. Their resilience and ease of growth make them a favorite among both beginner and experienced gardeners.
The Alaska Pea is a super-early variety that thrives in colder temperatures! This pea is a semi-dwarf variety that grows to an average height of 3' and is a decent producer once flowering begins. Alaska's pods produce 5-7 peas per pod that offers a sweet and delicious flavor.
The Little Marvel Pea is a well known old time home garden favorite, that is really a marvel! This pea is an excellent choice selected for its high yield potential and excellent sweet flavor making it the most satisfactory pea in the home garden. This variety's plants are very productive and compact and will grow up to 30" tall. Little Marvel produces small bright green pods with luscious, sugary peas that stay tender and sweet even when fully ripe!
Mr. Big pea seeds are a beloved choice for gardeners seeking to grow large, sweet, and flavorful peas. This exceptional variety is known for its impressive pods, which can reach up to 5 inches in length and are packed with plump, vibrant green peas. Mr. Big peas thrive in cooler climates and are typically sown in early spring or fall, making them a versatile addition to any garden. They not only offer a bountiful harvest but are also resistant to certain pests and diseases, making them a resilient choice for growers. The sweet flavor of Mr. Big peas makes them perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or incorporating into a variety of dishes, from salads to stir-fries. With their easy cultivation and delightful taste, Mr. Big pea seeds are a fantastic option for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to enjoy a rewarding crop. All American Selection winner.
Sabre peas are a standout variety of shelling peas, prized for their excellent flavor, crisp texture, and high productivity. They produce straight, vibrant green pods that typically measure between 3 to 4 inches in length, offering a satisfying crunch and a naturally sweet taste. The plants themselves are known for their vigorous growth and robust health, exhibiting a high degree of resistance to common pea diseases and pests. Sabre peas have a semi-dwarf growth habit, making them well-suited for smaller gardens or containers. Their adaptability to varying weather conditions, combined with their prolific pod production, makes them a popular choice among gardeners.
The Blue Shelling Pea is a Dutch heirloom blue podded pea that has been highly regarded for hundreds of years. This very versatile variety can be picked young and eaten raw as a colorful snow pea pod or left to swell and harvested as a plump pea for cooking. This pea plant produces lovely purple flowers with a faint scent that are also edible and delicious! Traditionally used as a winter dish, Blue Shelling would be soaked overnight and then pan fried with onions and bacon - yum! Give this 6' plant some support.
Green Arrow peas are a classic heirloom variety valued for their exceptional taste and reliable performance. Originating from the United Kingdom, this variety has been a staple in gardens for many decades. The Green Arrow pea plant is known for its vigorous, upright growth habit, typically reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet, making it suitable for small to medium-sized gardens and easy to manage without extensive support. The peas themselves are distinguished by their smooth, bright green pods and plump, tender peas that offer a sweet, fresh flavor. These peas are primarily used for fresh eating, though they are also excellent for freezing. They are generally harvested when the pods are fully formed but still tender, usually in late spring to early summer. The Green Arrow variety is appreciated for its high yield and disease resistance, which contribute to a bountiful harvest. With its sweet flavor, productive growth, and ease of cultivation, Green Arrow peas remain a popular choice among gardeners seeking a dependable and delicious pea variety.
Just like its name, the Tom Thumb Pea is a tiny bush pea plant perfect for containers! If you are hurting for space but want to grow some delicious peas, try the Tom Thumb! This pea variety produces pea pods on a tiny pea plant.
The Rondo Pea is a wrinkle-seeded variety that produces great yields of long, uniform pods that contain around 10 little plump peas per pod. This stocky, dark green pea is hardy and shows good resistance to Fusarium Wilt. This favorite has a delicious sweet flavor that can't be beat! The Rondo is perfect for freezing for soups and stews but is also amazing when eaten freshly picked!
The Spring Pea is the sweetest pea pod you can grow in the garden! This variety is a very early maturing medium sized pea plant that produces super sweet peas. Spring bears large crops of pods that hold 6 to 7 plump peas that are delicious in soups and stews.
The Patio Pride Pea is the perfect variety for a container or small garden and it looks stunning among other ornamental combinations. This pea plant produces uniform, sugary sweet pods that are tender when harvested early. This variety is perfect for succession planting, as it yields a consistent harvest over many weeks. You can grow Patio Pride with other cool-season flowers for a gorgeous display right on your patio! Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
