pea (early) 'Early Onward'
pea ( early pea ) or Pisum sativum 'Early Onward'
A highly popular pea ideal for starting early in the season, this is among the first cultivars to mature, bringing the harvest forward by weeks.
The high yield of blunt-nosed pods tightly-packed with well-flavoured peas is borne on compact plants at about 60cm (2ft) high, so you barely need to support them: pea (early) 'Early Onward' is ideal for growing in containers.
The high yield of blunt-nosed pods tightly-packed with well-flavoured peas is borne on compact plants at about 60cm (2ft) high, so you barely need to support them: pea (early) 'Early Onward' is ideal for growing in containers.
How to care for pea Early Onward:
Grow peas like ‘Onward’ in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny spot, supporting the plants with pea sticks or netting as they grow. Keep them well watered, especially during flowering and pod formation.
Regular picking encourages more pods to form. Harvest when the pods feel full but before they become tough—typically around 2–3 weeks after flowering.
Regular picking encourages more pods to form. Harvest when the pods feel full but before they become tough—typically around 2–3 weeks after flowering.
Sowing instructions:
Make a broad flat-bottomed drill 5cm (2in) deep and 10cm (4in) wide and place the peas in a double row, Protect from mice and slugs. If growing in containers, sow about 10 seeds to a 35cm (14in) pot.
If support is needed, poke short twiggy peasticks in among the plants as they grow. Guttering is an ideal container for early sowings: make drainage holes, then fill with compost and sow in rows. Plant outside by sliding the complete row into the ground without disturbing the roots.
If support is needed, poke short twiggy peasticks in among the plants as they grow. Guttering is an ideal container for early sowings: make drainage holes, then fill with compost and sow in rows. Plant outside by sliding the complete row into the ground without disturbing the roots.
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
approx 350 seeds
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