Pea - Novella - 54RW59
Details A hyper tendril shell out dwarf pea ,selected over the last 20 years to produce pods over a longer period, tendrils cling together holding the plant upright but some staking is needed .Botanical name Pisum sativumPrice per packet $4.00Packet contents 40 seedsGrower name Richard Watson
Pea - Onward - 55RT60
Details Marrowfat pea (if dried also used for mushy or wasabi peas) that produces thick blunt pods filled with 6-8 peas. Matures in around 75 days. Needs to be staked to support the plants.Botanical name Pisum sativumPrice per packet $4.00Packet contents 40Grower name Richard Tew
Pea - Kalverdon Monarch - 56RW61
DetailsAn excellent early variety producing heavy crops of well-filled pods.
Ideal for succession sowing to provide crops through mid-summer and autumn too, producing heavy crops over a very long season.
Botanical name Pisum sativumPrice per packet $4.00Packet contents 40Grower name Richard WatsonPea - Giant Alderman - 57RG62
Details A tall climber that can get as high as 3m, has large pods and peas, The Alderman pea variety is known to date back to 1893 and was a common site in Victorian kitchen gardens. Its long-cropping time made it ideal for using fresh and any excess crops were dried, stored and used later in the year for soups, stews and other dishes. The Americans have their own version of the Alderman variety which they call the Tall Telephone in honour of Alexander Graham Bell who invented the telephone.Botanical name Pisum sativumPrice per packet $4.00Packet contents 40Grower name Rick GindersPea - Grandus 114RW13
Details Dates back to the 1870's England, grows 2m tall and needs support, has large pods. Plant autumn for northern areas, South Island sow spring and summer. Grows up to 2 metresSeed that was donated must have been quite old as only three seeds germinated 2018-19 season, from these 50 seeds will be grown 2019-20 season which should hopefully provide enough seed to become available for sale. Botanical name Pisum sativumPrice per packet $4.00Packet contents 60Grower name Richard Watson