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Pea: Meteor
Meteor is an excellent early-maturing pea ideal for sowing in autumn or early spring to enjoy one of the season’s first harvests. Compact and hardy, it produces sweet, tender peas in short pods, perfect for small gardens, raised beds, or containers. A reliable performer even in cooler weather, Meteor is perfect for gardeners keen to kickstart the season with fresh, homegrown peas.
2 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Outdoors in beds, borders, or containers
Sowing Time: October–November or February–April
Plant Out: Direct sow outdoors February onwards or in autumn
Harvest Time: May–June (approx. 10–14 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 5–8 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 30–45 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy
Why grow it?
- Hardy variety suitable for autumn (choose sheltered spots and cover with cloches or fleece for protection) or early spring sowing
- One of the earliest peas to harvest
- Compact plants ideal for small spaces
- Sweet, tender peas perfect for fresh eating
- Reliable even in cooler UK weather
How to grow: Sow directly outdoors October–November for overwintering crops, or February–April for spring sowing. Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep, spacing 5–8 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart. Keep soil moist and provide low supports if necessary. Harvest when pods are well-filled and peas are sweet and tender.
Cooking / usage ideas: Enjoy fresh from the pod, lightly steamed, or added to salads. Perfect for freezing to capture early-season sweetness.
Seeds per pack: Not specified
