Johnsons Pea (Maincrop) Onward Seeds, Popular maincrop marrowfat variety with large, well-filled pods. Make 2 or 3 sowings for a longer harvest.

For outdoor sowing When March to June. Where In a prepared seed bed, in flat drills 15cm wide and 5cm deep. Protect early sowings with cloches. How Sow in a zig-zag pattern along the drill allowing 5cm between seeds. Space drills 60cm apart. Cover with 5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 10-18 days. Care Protect younger plants from birds with twigs or netting. Provide support with pea sticks or netting for easier picking, especially in windy locations. Keep moist and weed free at all times. Harvest Late May to September. Pick regularly for the best yields.

Heavy cropping, extremely popular maincrop variety producing well-filled pods of tasty plump marrowfat peas. The large dark green blunt ended pods are often of a size and quality that makes them good enough to be used for exhibition.

Sow time: Mar-Jun
Flowering/Harvesting time: May-Sep