Pea ‘Alderman’ Seeds (Pisum sativum) Enjoy sweet, tender peas with Pea ‘Alderman’ (Pisum sativum). This classic climbing variety produces long, plump pods filled with flavorful peas, perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. Hardy and highly productive, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown culinary delights. How to Grow Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Use well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep and 5–7 cm apart in rows 50–60 cm apart. Provide support with stakes, netting, or a trellis for climbing growth. Water consistently, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Harvest pods when peas are fully formed but still tender. Key Features Long, plump, sweet-flavored pods Hardy, climbing, and highly productive Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing Easy to grow in temperate climates Perfect for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown use Ideal For Vegetable gardens and allotments Fresh harvest for cooking and freezing Vertical planting with trellises or stakes Companion planting with nitrogen-demanding crops Sowing Best time: Early spring outdoors Depth: 3–5 cm Spacing: 5–7 cm apart, rows 50–60 cm apart Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil Quick Tip Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous harvest throughout the season.
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