Pea - Douce Provence Seeds

Catalogue Code 1030-3032

This very sweet and succulent variety is also extremely versatile.

It can be sown as an over-wintering variety, or sow in spring from February under protection for an early crop.

Douce Provence can also be sown March - July as a main crop.

Growing to about 2½ft (75cm) it needs virtually no support.

Definitely one of the most versatile varieties around!

For Early Cropping
Sow under protection in trays or modules February to March. Set out when large enough to handle 5" apart in interspaced double rows 24" apart. (can also be direct sown as per 'main cropping' under cloches February to March.

For Main Cropping
Sow March to July 5" apart in rows 24" apart. Sow in 2" deep drills.

For Over-Wintering
Sow (either outside or under protection) October to November 5" apart in rows 18" apart. Sow in 2" deep drills.

Features

Suitable for freezing

Growing Calendar for Pea - Douce Provence Seeds

Sow Outdoors

Harvest

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On 14/11/2011 Karl Cadman wrote:

Rating:2

Raised seedlings late October, planted out early November - we shall see how they do come May!

On 24/09/2011 Joy Ardy wrote:

Rating:1

Very poor germination rate for second year running, even in greenhouse. Will not grow again.

On 08/11/2010 B. Coveney wrote:

Rating:4

Very successful

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Traditional early French Pea with superb flavour which can also be sown in autumn for spring harvest.

Height: 24in (60cm)

Sow Outdoors: October-November and March-July in a flat bottomed trench 2in (5cm) deep, 10in (25cm) wide. Water the trench and scatter seeds so that they land 2in (5cm) apart. Carefully backfill the trench and firm lightly. Keep soil moist at all times.

Grow On: Support plants as they grow with netting and sticks.

Harvest: May-October

Sow every 4 weeks in order to maintain a steady supply of peas.

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