{"title":"Peas##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginated in eastern Mediterranean and were grown mostly for their dry seeds. Carbonized seeds have been found in Switzerland dating back to 7000 BC. In the first century AD Columella mentions them in De re rustica, and Roman legionaries still gathered wild pisi from the sandy soils of Numidia and Palestine, to supplement their rations. In the Middle Ages, field peas are constantly mentioned, as they were the staple that kept famine at bay, as Charles the Good, count of Flanders noted explicitly in 1124.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Green \"garden\" peas, eaten immature and fresh, were an innovative luxury of Early Modern Europe. In England, the distinction between \"field peas\" and \"garden peas\" dates from the early 17th century. Sugar peas, which the French soon called mange-tout, for they were consumed pods and all, were introduced to France from the market gardens of Holland in the time of Henri IV, through the French ambassador. Modern split peas, with their indigestible skins rubbed off, are a development of the later 19th century. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=snow%20pea%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esnow pea recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003ecarrots, turnips, radishes, cucumbers, corn, beans, potatoes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inhibitors: \u003cb\u003eonions, garlic, gladiolus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oregon-sugar-pod-ii-pea","title":"Oregon Sugar Pod II","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eCool weather crop, direct sow in 4–8” wide trench 1 to 1.5” deep in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, space 1 to 1-1\/2”. When frogs start croaking the soil is warm enough to plant peas. For early spring and dry fall sowings, presoak in water in large open bowl or bucket until peas are swollen and radical (1 cm root) is visible but has not broken free. Replace water 2-3 times daily and stir frequently for enough oxygen, mix seed with enough dry soil to dry and easy to handle. Trellis varieties over 3’ tall. Set trellis net or chicken wire on poles 6’ apart. Successional crops, sow peas every 10–14 days. Sandy well drained soils are best. Pick all pods at harvest to encourage new pea growth. Soil pH 6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 115-140 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 80%. Pea seed will retain 50% viability for 3 years when stored in cool, dry, dark, conditions. Isolation distance for seed saving: 50 feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1 to 1-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e45-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e7–10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e2–3”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18–14”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage  \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOregon Sugar Pod II Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 519 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 2,076 seeds\u003cbr\u003e5 Pounds ≈ 10,380 seeds\u003cbr\u003e25 Pounds ≈ 51,898 seeds\u003cbr\u003e50 Pounds ≈ 104m seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Delicious sweet flavor, pick them when they are young for tender 4” string-less pods for stir fry and steaming. Non-climbing dwarf vines grow to averaging 26–32” and hold their pods up for easy picking bred by Jim Bagget, OSU. Oregon Sugar Pod II is resistant to verticillium wilt, enation virus and powdery mildew. Also known as Mangetout, a vegetable pea when eaten immature. Tags: Type: Snow, Harvest: Late, Color: Green, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Season: Spring Fall.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":4793504517,"sku":"14418","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":34094446866,"sku":"15300","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":4793504581,"sku":"15301","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds","offer_id":4793504645,"sku":"15302","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Pounds","offer_id":4793504709,"sku":"15303","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/OregonSugarPodII_r7676pea__sugar_pod_ii_3c343034-8666-4867-a2b4-069472fa385b.jpg?v=1496959652"},{"product_id":"royal-family-sweet-pea","title":"Royal Family sweet pea","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SWEET PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSoak seed overnight in warm water before sowing or nick with sandpaper before sowing. Direct seed, 6 weeks before last frost. Or, start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Can also direct sow in early fall. Does best if started in cool conditions. Growth diminishes as the weather warms, is not tolerant of temperatures above 80˚F unless shaded. In USDA zone 7 to 9, the best time to plant is in late October to mid-November. Sow a group of 3 seeds every 6”, when 3” tall, thin to 1 every 6”. Does well in full sun, can also grow in part shade light wood land. Pinch when 6-8\" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers. Collect seed pod when flowers fade, allow pods to dry on plant. Collect to re-sow. Soil pH 7.6–7.8. Hardiness zones 4–10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life: 3–4 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e55–65˚F (13–18˚C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e14–21\u003c\/b\u003e  scarify\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e12–18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Fragrant, lovely lavender, pink, purple, red, salmon, white blossoms. Old fashion mix with a lovely fragrance. Sturdy stems perfect for cutting, growing to 5–6’. Tags: Color: Multi Color, Specialty: Dwarf, Season: Spring Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry Eckford (1823–1905), a Scottish nurseryman, cross-bred and developed the sweet pea, turning it from a rather insignificant, if sweetly scented flower, into the floral sensation of the late Victorian era.\u003cbr\u003eHis initial success and recognition came while serving as head gardener for the Earl of Radnor, raising new cultivars of pelargoniums and dahlias. In 1870 he went to work for one Dr. Sankey of Sandywell near Gloucester. A member of the Royal Horticultural Society, he was awarded a First Class Certificate, the top award, in 1882 for introducing the sweet pea cultivar 'Bronze Prince', marking the start of association with the flower. In 1888 he set up his development and trial fields for sweet peas in Wem in Shropshire. By 1901, he had introduced a total of 115 cultivars. Eckford was presented with the RHS Victoria Medal of Honor for his work. He died in 1906 but his work was continued, for a time, by his son John Eckford.\u003cbr\u003eMore recently, the association between the sweet pea, the Eckfords and Wem has been highlighted again. In the late 1980s, the Sweet Pea Society of Wem started an annual show and the town has again taken the flower to its heart. Many of the street signs now carry a sweet pea motif and an area of the town is known as Eckford Park. There is also a cultivar 'Dorothy Eckford', named after a family member.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":18907085701,"sku":"14997","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":18907085829,"sku":"14998","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Royal-Family-Mix.jpg?v=1512527538"},{"product_id":"sugar-snap-pea","title":"Sugar Snap","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eCool weather crop, direct sow in 4–8” wide trench 1 to 1.5” deep in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, space 1 to 1-1\/2”. When frogs start croaking the soil is warm enough to plant peas. For early spring and dry fall sowings, presoak in water in large open bowl or bucket until peas are swollen and radical (1 cm root) is visible but has not broken free. Replace water 2-3 times daily and stir frequently for enough oxygen, mix seed with enough dry soil to dry and easy to handle. Trellis varieties over 3’ tall. Set trellis net or chicken wire on poles 6’ apart. Successional crops, sow peas every 10–14 days. Sandy well drained soils are best. Pick all pods at harvest to encourage new pea growth. Soil pH 6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 115-140 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 80%. Pea seed will retain 50% viability for 3 years when stored in cool, dry, dark, conditions. Isolation distance for seed saving: 50 feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1 to 1-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e45-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2–3”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–14”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e55–65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSugar Snap Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 473 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Sugar Snap has become a household name in the U.S. since its 1979 introduction. Many prefer the flavor of the original to varieties such as Super Sugar Snap and Cascadia. The vines are tall, growing about 6' or more, and need support. Pods are about 3\" long, 1\/2\" across and bear over an extended 4-6 week picking period. Delicious, tender pods are great raw, stir-fried or in salads. Remove string from pods before cooking.Can also be used as a shell pea as they freeze well. High yields in both hot and cold weather. Tags: Type: Sugar Snap, Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Season: Spring Fall, Certification: Organic.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":32532282450,"sku":"11348","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":40796061859882,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":40958912823338,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/il_1588xN.2241118766_g6dq.jpg?v=1607286327"},{"product_id":"cascadia-organic-pea","title":"Cascadia Organic","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eCool weather crop, direct sow in 4–8” wide trench 1 to 1.5” deep in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, space 1 to 1-1\/2”. When frogs start croaking the soil is warm enough to plant peas. For early spring and dry fall sowings, presoak in water in large open bowl or bucket until peas are swollen and radical (1 cm root) is visible but has not broken free. Replace water 2-3 times daily and stir frequently for enough oxygen, mix seed with enough dry soil to dry and easy to handle. Trellis varieties over 3’ tall. Set trellis net or chicken wire on poles 6’ apart. Successional crops, sow peas every 10–14 days. Sandy well drained soils are best. Pick all pods at harvest to encourage new pea growth. Soil pH 6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 115-140 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 80%. Pea seed will retain 50% viability for 3 years when stored in cool, dry, dark, conditions. Isolation distance for seed saving: 50 feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1 to 1-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e45-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2–3”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18–14”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e58–70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCascadia Organic Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 397 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 1,588 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Bred by Jim Baggett of OSU for northwest gardens. Cascadia is a snap pea with unusually thick parchment free pod walls (up to 3mm). It is a short compact plant like Sugar Ann, commonly reaching 30 inches high. Long harvest period, ideal main season variety. Best eaten as a raw snack, in salads or stir fries. Flowering begins on the 14th to 15th node. Pods are normally borne two per node, with four or more pairs of pods per plant under optimal growing conditions. Pods are 7 to 8 centimeters long with seven to eight seeds per pod. At full development pods are nearly round, measuring 17mm wide and 15 to 17mm thick. Seed are dark green, wrinkled, and with a mature seed count of approximately 2,200 seeds per pound. Resistant to pea wilt and powdery mildew. Also known as OSU-722. Tags: Type: Sugar Snap, Harvest: Mid, Color: Green, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Heritage: New Listing, Season: Spring Fall.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":6036950745127,"sku":"15400","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":6036950777895,"sku":"15403","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Cascadia.jpg?v=1512527304"},{"product_id":"speckled-field-pea","title":"Speckled Field Pea","description":"speckled-field-pea-pea Speckled Field Pea \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eCool weather crop, direct sow in 4–8” wide trench 1 to 1.5” deep in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, space 1 to 1-1\/2”. When frogs start croaking the soil is warm enough to plant peas. For early spring and dry fall sowings, presoak in water in large open bowl or bucket until peas are swollen and radical (1 cm root) is visible but has not broken free. Replace water 2-3 times daily and stir frequently for enough oxygen, mix seed with enough dry soil to dry and easy to handle. Trellis varieties over 3’ tall. Set trellis net or chicken wire on poles 6’ apart. Successional crops, sow peas every 10–14 days. Sandy well drained soils are best. Pick all pods at harvest to encourage new pea growth. Soil pH 6-7.5. Hardiness zones 5. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 115-140 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 80%. Pea seed will retain 50% viability for 3 years when stored in cool, dry, dark, conditions. Isolation distance for seed saving: 50 feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1 to 1-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e45-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-10”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e60-150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage \u003cb\u003eRefrigerate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSpeckled Field Pea Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 205 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 819 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##This beautiful pea is used primarily as cover crop and for edible green pea sprouts\/shoots and early season pea tendrils\/microgreens. Tags: Color: Green, Season: Spring Fall.##Hobbs and Meyer Farms##Certified Organic by CO Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 1996##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Hobbs_and_Meyer_Farms210-155.jpg?1##We are a family farm business located in Avondale, Colorado and La Puebla, New Mexico. Our mission is to renew and strengthen communities by stewarding the land and guiding the health of seed, food and people. We grow a wide diversity of certified organic crops on 43 irrigated acres at three locations. At our Colorado farms we produce garlic, open pollinated seeds, fresh vegetables, grains, sour cherries and mulberries. In New Mexico we concentrate on apples and culinary herbs.We also partner with several other farms in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico to supplement our seed offerings and manage seed isolation distances. Our farmer partners are Mer-Girl Gardens in La Villita, NM, White Mountain Farm in Mosca, CO and Ring-a-Ding Farm in Howard, CO.We grow 8 varieties of garlic; approximately 70 varieties of open pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seeds; specialty produce; and ancient and heritage grains. Our value added food products are marketed under the brand \"Campo y Cocina\". Our seeds are marketed under the brand \"Farm Direct Organic Seed\". Our produce is sold as \"Hobbs \u0026amp; Meyer Farms\".We are dedicated to on-going learning and improvement on our farms. We have have been certified Organic since 2001 and have designed our systems with principles from rotational, conservation, regenerative, and biodynamic agricultural farming systems. We are also working on developing habitat and forage for pollinating insects on our properties.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":39371409555498,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":39371409588266,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/SpeckledFieldPea.jpg?v=1619113307"},{"product_id":"old-spice-mix","title":"Old Spice Mix sweet pea","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SWEET PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSoak seed overnight in warm water before sowing or nick with sandpaper before sowing. Direct seed, 6 weeks before last frost. Or, start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Can also direct sow in early fall. Does best if started in cool conditions. Growth diminishes as the weather warms, is not tolerant of temperatures above 80˚F unless shaded. In USDA zone 7 to 9, the best time to plant is in late October to mid-November. Sow a group of 3 seeds every 6”, when 3” tall, thin to 1 every 6”. Does well in full sun, can also grow in part shade light wood land. Pinch when 6-8\" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers. Collect seed pod when flowers fade, allow pods to dry on plant. Collect to re-sow. Soil pH 7.6–7.8. Hardiness zones 4–10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life: 3–4 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55–65˚F (13–18˚C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14–21\u003c\/b\u003e scarify\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##These sweet pea flowers have a delicious fragrance of orange blossoms and honey. Their lavender, scarlet, pale pink, purple, rose, and cream colored blooms are a gorgeous cut flower, and pollinator attractor. They are closely related to the wild sweet pea flowers of Sicily. Deer resistant and heat resistant. Grows up to 6’ tall when trellised. Deadhead old flowers frequently to encourage a longer bloom season. Tags: Color: Multi-Colored, Size: Large, Specialty: Heat Resistant, Season: Spring Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry Eckford (1823–1905), a Scottish nurseryman, cross-bred and developed the sweet pea, turning it from a rather insignificant, if sweetly scented flower, into the floral sensation of the late Victorian era.\u003cbr\u003eHis initial success and recognition came while serving as head gardener for the Earl of Radnor, raising new cultivars of pelargoniums and dahlias. In 1870 he went to work for one Dr. Sankey of Sandywell near Gloucester. A member of the Royal Horticultural Society, he was awarded a First Class Certificate, the top award, in 1882 for introducing the sweet pea cultivar 'Bronze Prince', marking the start of association with the flower. In 1888 he set up his development and trial fields for sweet peas in Wem in Shropshire. By 1901, he had introduced a total of 115 cultivars. Eckford was presented with the RHS Victoria Medal of Honor for his work. He died in 1906 but his work was continued, for a time, by his son John Eckford.\u003cbr\u003eMore recently, the association between the sweet pea, the Eckfords and Wem has been highlighted again. In the late 1980s, the Sweet Pea Society of Wem started an annual show and the town has again taken the flower to its heart. Many of the street signs now carry a sweet pea motif and an area of the town is known as Eckford Park. There is also a cultivar 'Dorothy Eckford', named after a family member.##Waterleaf Farm##Organically Grown##Seed grower since 2008##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Waterleaf_Sep_2022-33?v=1673336733##Growing in Oregon since 2008Waterleaf Farm is a small sustainable flower farm growing on Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (Eagle Mill Farm).  Mostly a fresh cut flower farm, Melanie also grows herbs and has been saving seeds from over 30 varieties of crops for years.  Waterleaf Farm also offers workshops to deepen in connection with the plants and U-pick flowers.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40990671110186,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/img_1467-e1426352134247.jpg?v=1707285018"},{"product_id":"deep-color-mix","title":"Deep Color Mix sweet pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu5\"\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SWEET PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSoak seed overnight in warm water before sowing or nick with sandpaper before sowing. Direct seed, 6 weeks before last frost. Or, start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Can also direct sow in early fall. Does best if started in cool conditions. Growth diminishes as the weather warms, is not tolerant of temperatures above 80˚F unless shaded. In USDA zone 7 to 9, the best time to plant is in late October to mid-November. Sow a group of 3 seeds every 6”, when 3” tall, thin to 1 every 6”. Does well in full sun, can also grow in part shade light wood land. Pinch when 6-8\" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers. Collect seed pod when flowers fade, allow pods to dry on plant. Collect to re-sow. Soil pH 7.6–7.8. Hardiness zones 4–10. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life: 3–4 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55–65˚F (13–18˚C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14–21\u003c\/b\u003e scarify\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e6-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##These beautiful sweet pea flowers have a rich mix of burgundy, deep reds, hot pinks, and coral hues, and light pinks. They grow 5-6’ tall and will need to be trellised. Delicious fragrance. Grown by Kimberly Brown in Williams, Oregon. Tags: Season: Spring Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry Eckford (1823–1905), a Scottish nurseryman, cross-bred and developed the sweet pea, turning it from a rather insignificant, if sweetly scented flower, into the floral sensation of the late Victorian era.\u003cbr\u003eHis initial success and recognition came while serving as head gardener for the Earl of Radnor, raising new cultivars of pelargoniums and dahlias. In 1870 he went to work for one Dr. Sankey of Sandywell near Gloucester. A member of the Royal Horticultural Society, he was awarded a First Class Certificate, the top award, in 1882 for introducing the sweet pea cultivar 'Bronze Prince', marking the start of association with the flower. In 1888 he set up his development and trial fields for sweet peas in Wem in Shropshire. By 1901, he had introduced a total of 115 cultivars. Eckford was presented with the RHS Victoria Medal of Honor for his work. He died in 1906 but his work was continued, for a time, by his son John Eckford.\u003cbr\u003e More recently, the association between the sweet pea, the Eckfords and Wem has been highlighted again. In the late 1980s, the Sweet Pea Society of Wem started an annual show and the town has again taken the flower to its heart. Many of the street signs now carry a sweet pea motif and an area of the town is known as Eckford Park. There is also a cultivar 'Dorothy Eckford', named after a family member.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":44257347895338,"sku":null,"price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DeepColorMix2_8bfa17b7-b225-4773-9d3d-925a14dc6c8a.jpg?v=1776230601"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/peas.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}