Pea Purple Magnolia Seeds
Vegetable Seeds from Sow Seeds Ltd
Pea Purple Magnolia took over 15 years of work to create the first purple-podded sugar snap pea. Pick them before they grow large to enjoy them at their best, the peas are also very tasty when immature.
Pea Purple Magnolia crunchy pods have a good, sweet flavour and make a colourful and tasty raw addition to a salad, for snacking or steamed and served as a side. Easy to grow on a trellis or other growing supports, the strong hyper-tendrils cling well and support the long, climbing stems. Height: 1.8m Spread: 25cm.
Pea Purple Magnolia can also be a wonderful asset in the borders with its fabulous bicoloured purple flowers.
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Pea Purple Magnolia Vegetable Seed Information
Seed Quantity: | Approx 60 seeds per pack. |
Site: |
Free draining, moisture-retentive soil and an open sunny position.
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When to Sow |
March to June.
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How to Sow: |
Dig a shallow trench about 2.5cm deep and 15cm wide. Sow 3 rows of seeds about 4cm apart in each direction. Push lightly into the soil and rake the soil carefully back over and gently firm. Allow 45cm between the rows. Seeds germinate in 7-10 days. Seeds can also be sown into modules indoors and planted out into the final position after a few days of 'hardening off'.
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Care: |
Train peas up & over canes and netting if used. Pick 2/3 times a week to ensure the formation of more pods. Keep soil moist and weed-free.
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Harvest: | June to late September. |
When to Sow Pea Purple Magnolia Vegetable Seeds
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All orders are dispatched the next working day and are delivered either via Royal Mail 2nd Class Delivery (3-5 working day service) or 48 Hour Parcel Courier (depending on size and weight). These delivery times shown are to be used as a guide and are not guaranteed.
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Orders up to £19.99 pay a flat rate of £1.95
Orders over £20 receive FREE delivery.
Please note, we are unable to deliver seeds to countries outside the UK. Due to new BREXIT regulations, we can no longer supply to the Republic of Ireland, sorry.
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