Lambley Gardens & Nursery, 395 Lesters Road,  Ascot,  Victoria 3364
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Pea, Shelling ‘Novella’ (Pisum sativum)

Pea, Shelling ‘Novella’ (Pisum sativum)

Not for Tasmania

Peas are cool season crops and best sown from May (or April in mild coastal regions). Novella is a unique leafless shelling pea. It can be grown with no support as it has a mass of tendrils instead of leaves. 70 days to first pick.

 

When to sow: April to September 
Where to sow: Sow seed 3 to 4cm apart in 10cm wide   drills
Depth to sow: 2cm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add   lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants: 4cm  Between rows: 40cm

      
Directions:   Peas are a cool season crop which should be planted from June to September. Later plantings should be of powdery mildew resistant varieties such as this one. Plant seeds 2cm deep in a 10cm wide band.

 

Treated Seed

Packet 150 seeds
$4.50 each