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Small Provençal Peas - Organic

"An early and sweet pea, a perfect companion for vegetable gardens with short growing seasons."

$4.49

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Originating from European market gardening traditions, the Petit Provençal pea is a dwarf variety of garden pea that has naturally found its place in gourmet vegetable gardens. Its green pods, neatly arranged on compact plants, offer small, round, sweet peas that are harvested in the freshness of spring or early summer.

In the garden, this variety stands out for its low, regular growth habit, which makes it easy to care for and harvest in a manageable, productive space. It integrates well into a vibrant garden, whether planted along a border or as a low hedge, and contributes to the cycle of the seasons by gently and undemandingly enriching the soil with nitrogen. It's a reliable plant for anyone wishing to rediscover the age-old practice of sowing peas as soon as the soil becomes receptive in spring.

  • Growing climate: Cool season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional
  • Growth: Rapid growth

The Petit Provençal pea is a shelling pea: the pods are harvested when the peas are fully formed and shelled to eat the fresh peas, generally steamed, sautéed, or added to stews. They pair well with spring vegetables (carrots, new potatoes, baby lettuce) and are a welcome addition to soups, purées, and side dishes. Shelled peas can be blanched and then frozen to extend the harvest beyond the cooler season.

Small Provençal Peas - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

5° to 22° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep

Transplantation

Transplantation not recommended

Technical

Row sowing

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 55 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3a

Distance between rows

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Light (sandy) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

65 cm

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