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Blue Podded Blauwschokker — Peas

70-80days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Provide tall support structures for climbing growth.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture throughout growing season
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple pods with magenta flowers
Size: 3-4 inch pods
Shape: Flat snow pea style pods
Flavour: Sweet and tender when young, nutty and starchy when mature

In the kitchen

Young pods as snow peas, mature peas for shelling, dried peas for soups. Edible flowers for garnish.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea weevils, birds attracted to flowers, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot, pea enation mosaic virus, downy mildew
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance typical of heirloom varieties

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	August – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	July – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	June – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	April – December
11	—	—	January – February	March – December
12	—	—	January – February	March – December
13	—	—	January – February	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsPeas fix nitrogen that carrots use, while carrots help break up soil for pea roots

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and mature quickly, creating space for pea root development

LettuceGrows well in partial shade provided by pea plants and doesn't compete for nutrients

SpinachCool-season crop that benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and shares similar growing conditions

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and add beneficial insects to the garden

ChivesRepel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage pea plants

CucumberBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and can use pea plants as natural trellising

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicReleases compounds that can stunt pea growth and interfere with beneficial soil bacteria

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most garden plants including peas

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 81
Protein (g): 5.42
Fat (g): 0.4
Carbohydrate (g): 14.4
Fibre (g): 5.7
Sugars (g): 5.67
Vitamin A (µg): 38
Vitamin C (mg): 40
Vitamin E (mg): 0.13
Vitamin K (µg): 24.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.169
Folate (µg): 65
Calcium (mg): 25
Iron (mg): 1.47
Magnesium (mg): 33
Phosphorus (mg): 108
Potassium (mg): 244
Zinc (mg): 1.24
Selenium (µg): 1.8

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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