Pea Seeds - Early Frosty

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Non-GMO, Heirloom Early Frosty Pea Vegetable Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. Pisum sativum. Peas in general, are an ancient annual crop found in the Mediterranean and African regions. Around 4,000 years ago, garden peas were cultivated in Europe"where English heirlooms such as Early Frosty Peas grew on hazel shrub trellises and were planted in Victorian gardens. These cold hardy vining peas reach 30" tall and develop 4" rich-green shelling pods. Crisp, emerald-colored and tender, these peas provide sweet flavor and make the perfect addition to soups. As their ground up seeds lend healing properties for acne, Early Frosty Pea plants have been used as medicine to aid skin irritation!

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Early Frosty Pea Growing Habits

Non-GMO Early Frosty Pea (Pisum sativum) plants grow as semi-dwarf compact bushes, reaching their vines 30" tall. Garden heirloom varieties such as Early Frosty peas produce 4" rich-green pods during cool to warm conditions. Your annual vegetables will provide sweet, fresh and tender hardy peas throughout spring or fall. Crisp emerald-colored peas will continue to grow and lend diverse options as a shelling pea crop. Peas can easily be removed from the inedible pods. Early Frosty Peas will be ready for final harvest, once it drops below freezing or before temperatures rise above warm, as your plants bloom white or lilac-colored flowers and go to seed.

Culinary Uses for Early Frosty Pea Vegetable Seed

Early Frosty English Peas are sweet heirlooms that can easily be removed from their inedible 4" pods. As a cold hardy vegetable, these shelling peas make the perfect addition to soups, stews and salads! Early Frosty Peas can be eaten as a fresh treat or by canning them so you can enjoy them throughout the winter. Early Frosty garden pea varieties are known to retain their sweetness up to 1 week after harvesting.

Medicinal Uses for Early Frosty Pea Vegetable Seed

Peas in general are high in nutrition. As Early Frosty Peas provide sweet and crisp flavor, this hardy vining variety has also been used to aid skin irritation. The heirloom non-GMO pea seeds can be ground up and used as medicine to help treat acne.

Benefits of Growing Early Frosty Pea Vegetable Seed

Early Frosty English Peas make a great companion plant and are a rich nitrogen source for your soil. As peas in general are able to fix nitrogen throughout their growth, these pea plants will not only boost the health of your soil, but will help replenish the environment as well! Plant your lettuce, tomatoes or turnips next to your peas and see how it benefits your overall garden. Early Frosty Peas can also be planted in containers 8" deep for gardeners with smaller spaces, along with compost to help them thrive.

Early Frosty Pea Garden Vegetable Seeds Per Package:

  • 1 oz - Approximately 130 Seeds
  • 4 oz - Approximately 520 Seeds
  • 1 lb - Approximately 2,080 Seeds
  • 5 lbs - Approximately 10,400 Seeds
  • 25 lbs - Approximately 52,000 Seeds

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