{"product_id":"col-m6p-pea-ear-onwx1","title":"Pea 'Early Onward' (Pisum sativum) – Heritage Shelling Pea Plants (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Onward is a traditional, heritage shelling pea that has been a firm favourite with allotment growers and home gardeners for generations. You get 12 healthy, ready-to-plant pea seedlings, supplied in 2 trays of 6 cells with one plant in each cell. They suit raised beds, allotment plots, patios and containers, and whether you are a first-time grower or an experienced gardener, this is a reliable and rewarding pea to grow at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 young Early Onward pea plants in 2 x 6-cell trays, ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly Onward has a long-standing reputation for reliability and flavour, producing plump, well-filled pods of sweet, tender shelling peas. It has a semi-climbing habit and reaches a manageable height, which makes it a good choice for raised beds, containers and patio growing. It is also a good variety for beginners, families and children's grow your own projects, and because the plants arrive as established seedlings there is no sowing to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil, and avoid waterlogging. Peas need support, so give them canes, sticks or pea netting from an early stage or they will flop and rot on the ground. Water regularly, especially in dry spells, and pick the pods often while they are plump and well filled to keep the plants cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Onward Pea, Garden Pea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pisum sativum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 60-75cm (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-climbing, upright annual with tendrils, needs support with canes or netting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised beds, allotment plots, containers, patio growing, grow your own projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in a sheltered spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not hardy as a crop. Young plants shrug off a light frost, but peas are grown from spring to summer and finished before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide support, water regularly and pick pods often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelling pea, grown as a vegetable crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68017225531612,"sku":"COL-M6P-PEA-EAR-ONWX1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/1_59f22e26-4969-4e9a-ae8c-5a86f6678883.png?v=1793632427","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-m6p-pea-ear-onwx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}