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Pea: Early Onward
Early Onward is a popular early pea variety valued for its reliable crops of sweet, plump peas. Well-suited to Scotland’s climate, it performs well even in cooler, shorter seasons. Compact, sturdy plants produce heavy yields of pods filled with tender, flavourful peas, making it a favourite for fresh eating, freezing, or adding to summer dishes. A great choice for Scottish gardeners seeking an early and dependable harvest.
15 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Outdoors in beds, borders, or containers
Sowing Time: Late March–June
Plant Out: Direct sow outdoors from late March onwards, or sow under cover earlier for transplanting
Harvest Time: June–August (approx. 10–14 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 5–8 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 45–60 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy
Why grow it?
- Early-maturing variety perfect for Scottish climates
- Produces sweet, tender peas in well-filled pods
- Compact plants suitable for small gardens and containers
- Reliable yields even in cooler weather
- Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, or cooking
How to grow: Sow directly outdoors late March–June in well-prepared soil, or start under cover earlier and plant out once conditions warm up. Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep, spacing 5–8 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart. Provide low supports if needed. Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development. Harvest pods when well-filled and peas are sweet and tender.
Cooking / usage ideas: Delicious eaten fresh straight from the pod, lightly steamed as a side dish, tossed into salads, or frozen to capture sweet flavour for later use.
Seeds per pack: Not specified
