McKenzie - Pea, Tall Telephone Alderman Seeds

Pea, Tall Telephone Alderman Seeds produce vigorous, climbing vines that yield a generous harvest of large, sweet, and crisp peas.

Tall Telephone Alderman peas have excellent flavor. The 10-12.5 cm (4-5") pods grow abundantly on vines. The large, easy-to-shell pods are full of sweet peas which are ideal for freezing or canning. Support with netting or a trellis.

• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
• Seed Type: Heirloom
• Fill Weight (grams): 13 g
• Approximate Seed Count: 40-50
• Characteristics: Shelling Type
• Planting Method: Direct Sow
• Colour: Green
• Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Resistance: Fusarium wilt
• Companion Planting:

  Plant near alyssum, carrots, chives, corn, lettuce, mint, radish, spinach, turnip. Chives have the ability to repel aphids. Mint not only enhances both the taste and health benefits of dishes, but also improves flavor. Alyssum serves as an attractant for pollinators and promotes the presence of green lacewings, which are natural predators of aphids. Avoid planting peas in close proximity to garlic and onions as they can impede the growth of peas.

• Flavour: Sweet with a buttery flavor
• Preparation Ideas: Eat fresh. Suitable for canning and freezing.