Little Diggers Pea Purple Podded
Little Diggers Pea Purple Podded

Little Diggers Pea Purple Podded

Pisum sativum

This 16thC heirloom, also called ‘Capucinjer’, is stunning when in flower or pod, producing peas best used for drying and soups. The pretty pink flowers are followed by dark bluish-purple pods with plump bright-green peas. Yields 280g per plant. Not for TAS.

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Little Diggers Pea Purple Podded

Definitely our most beautiful pea, the pretty pink flowers are followed by dark bluish-purple pods that conceal the bright green, plump peas. Also known as Capucijner peas, these are a favoutire amongst the Ducth. Believed to have been grown by Capuchin monks in the 16th century these are the best variety for drying and using in soups or for any recipe requiring marow fat peas. Yields 280g per plant.
How to grow

Peas are tolerant of various soil types, although slightly alkaline, deep loams that have just grown a crop of tomatoes or potatoes are perfect. Their large seeds are easy to handle and germinate quickly, making them ideal for children to grow. Peas prefer the cooler months, as temperatures over 25 degrees reduce flowering.

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