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Prince Albert

Heirloom

Information

Prince Albert is a pea with a long history. It was introduced to the market in England in 1842 and was mentioned in Swedish catalogs in 1877. It is a tall and vigorous variety that needs support to climb on and yields early. The pods are quite small, 6–7 cm, and filled with round, green peas that can be eaten fresh or cooked. They are also good for freezing.

The peas are grown completely without chemical fertilizers and pesticides by Martin at Kinnekullefrö, who has grown according to organic principles for many years. However, as the cultivation is in transition to become organically certified, we are not allowed to stamp organic seeds on the bags during this season.

One portion is about 30 seeds.

 

Product number:9335
Scientific name:Pisum sativum
Botanic family:The Bean Family - Fabaceae
Organic:No
Days to maturity:75
Lifespan:Annual
F1 Hybrid:No
New variety:No
Sowing time:April-Juni
Sowing depth:3-4 cm
Germination temperature:At least 8 °C in the soil
Germination time:7–10 days
Plant spacing:5-8 cm
Row spacing:35-50 cm
Height:150-200 cm
Plant location:Sun
Harvest/blooming:Juli–frost
Edible seeds:Yes
Seeds/g:2-4 seeds
Other:Sow in warm soil 
Heirloom variety:Yes

Cultivation advice

Sowing

Marrow peas can be sown gradually from spring to summer. Sow the peas about 3 cm deep, possibly a little deeper when sowing in summer because of the need for moisture.

Spacing

Sow with a space of 5-8 cm between the plants and 35-50 cm between the rows. Peas can also be sown in double rows of 10-15 cm between the rows or scattered in broad bands. Tall and medium tall sorts need something to climb on.

Harvest

Marrow peas are picked and shelled when the pods are fully ripe but not overgrown. Peas tolerate 1 degree or 2 of frost in autumn but easily become spotted and loose their crispness after a few nights of frost. All kinds of peas are eaten fresh, boiled or fried etc. They can also be dried, frozen or preserved.

Seed

One portion is about 30 seeds.