Non-GMO, Heirloom Dark-seeded Perfection Pea Vegetable Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. Pisum sativum. Around 4,000 years ago, garden peas were cultivated in Europe. This heirloom is an early-to- harvest annual shelling pea that develops tender 3" emerald-green pods. Vining pea plants such as Dark Seeded Peas, also called "Early Perfection" are disease resistant, hardy and abundantly grow for an early fall or fresh spring crop"providing crisp sweet peas that are great for canning! Dark-Seeded pea varieties are also drought-tolerant and can be planted in containers for gardeners with small spaces. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Dark-Seeded Perfection Pea Vegetable Garden Seeds Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Days to Maturity: 65-70, hardy annual Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Planting Depth: 1-2 inches Plant Spacing: 6-7 inches Row Spacing: 2-3 inches Growth Habit: Semi-dwarf/vining Soil Preference: Moderately rich and well-drained Temp Preference: Cooler to warm Light Preference: Full sun Pests/diseases: Slugs, aphids and pea moth Color: Emerald-green pods and peas Pea Flavor: Fresh, crisp, tender and sweet Dark-Seeded Perfection Pea Growing Habits Non-GMO Dark-Seeded Perfection (Pisum sativum) plants grow as semi-dwarf vegetables, reaching their vines 30". These shelling peas provide a fresh crop with 3" emerald-green pods that can be easily removed from the crisp sweet peas. Your annual heirloom will develop as an early-to-harvest variety, as its abundant yield will be ready once the pods turn to bright-green in the cooler conditions of spring or early fall. Dark-Seeded peas or "Early Perfection" varieties will keep providing hardy plants until the warmer temperatures set in, before going to seed. Culinary Uses for Dark-Seeded Perfection Pea Vegetable Seed Dark-Seeded Perfection shelling peas are great to eat fresh, as 7-8 crisp peas grow in each tender pod. You can also boil the peas to make a sweet pea soup! Add some mint, red onion and seasoning to the pea soup as it simmers and develops a rich flavor. This semi-dwarf pea variety is also popular for canning. Benefits of Growing Dark-Seeded Perfection Pea Vegetable Seed As a gardener with small spaces, this shelling pea is the perfect hardy heirloom variety for you to grow! Dark-seeded Perfection pea crops are disease-resistant and were cultivated to grow well in cool-to-temperate conditions. As these semi-dwarf peas are also drought-tolerant, "Early Perfection" vining-types can overwinter in warmer climates and still grow in substandard soil. Long Term Health Benefits of Dark-Seeded Perfection Pea Vegetable Seed Aside from the classic, "Ëœeat your peas!" speech that many of us received, hardy and sweet pea plants such as Dark-Seeded Perfection varieties don't just provide sufficient amounts of vitamins for your diet, but they also are considered a preventative vegetable"as peas are a powerhouse of antioxidants and have been used as an anticancer vegetable crop. Dark-Seeded Perfection Pea Garden Vegetable Seeds Per Package: 1 oz - Approximately 80 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 320 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 1,280 Seeds 5 lbs - Approximately 6,400 Seeds 25 lbs - Approximately 32,000 Seeds
