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Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton

Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton

$5.99

Size Price Savings Quantity
1 Ounce $5.99
1/4 Pound $11.99 50% Savings
1 Pound $29.99 ($1.87/ounce) 69% Savings

Selling fast! Limited spring stock. 

Quantity: 1 Ounce
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  • Dark green heirloom shelling pea great for canning
  • Shelling pea great for canning
  • Sweet heirloom pea
  • Prefers full sun exposure
 
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Cool Season
Fruit Size 3 to 4 inches
Growth Habit Climbing
Flavor Profile Sweet; Delicate; Firm Texture
Plant Characteristics Fast Growing
Use Container Garden, Culinary, Soil Improvement
Growing Conditions Cold Tolerant, Outdoor
Harvest Advantages High Yielding, Microgreens

About Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton

Pisum sativum

Seed Type Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Plant Type English Pea

This famous heirloom pea was first introduced in the late nineteenth century by its namesake, legendary botanist, and colleague of Charles Darwin, Thomas Laxton. This variety produces luscious dark green peas that average about 4 inches in length. The Thomas Laxton Pea is resistant to powdery mildew.

Planting Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton

Planting Season Cool Season
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1 inch
Plant Spacing 4 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Days to Maturity 60 to 90 days
View our Pea Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 150
1/4 Pound 600
1 Pound 2400

Companion Plants for Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton

Natural Plant Support
Pest Deterring