Pea - Alderman - 15 seeds

Alderman Pea

Indoor Sowing

• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Fill seed trays with seed starting mix and sow seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart.
• Keep the soil moist and at a consistent temperature of 60-70°F.
• Seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days.
• Once seedlings have developed their first true leaves, thin them to 4-6 inches apart.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 4-6 inches tall and have at least two sets of true leaves, and after the last expected frost date.

Outdoor Sowing

• Sow seeds directly into the garden 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost date, or as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring.
• Choose a location with well-draining soil that receives full sun to partial shade.
• Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows spaced 24-36 inches apart.
• Keep the soil moist and weed-free.
• Provide support for the plants to climb, such as a trellis or pea fence.
• Thin seedlings when they are 4-6 inches tall, leaving 4-6 inches between plants.

Growing

• Alderman peas prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
• Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
• Provide support for the plants to climb, such as a trellis or pea fence.
• Harvest peas when they are plump and sweet, but before they become hard and starchy.
• After harvesting, cut the plants off at ground level and leave the roots in the soil to decompose and add nutrients.