Thompson & Morgan Pea Mangetout Shiraz 100 Seeds Packet

Bursting with vibrant colour and delicious flavour, Thompson & Morgan Pea Mangetout Shiraz 100 Seeds Packet bring a unique twist to any garden and kitchen, producing eye-catching pods that are as nutritious as they are tasty. You'll love how easy 'Shiraz' is to grow, with a generous harvest stretching from May to early November and a rich anthocyanin content that adds to its health benefits. Whether you steam, cook or add these peas to your favourite dishes, you'll enjoy their beautiful taste and the satisfaction of a bountiful crop from just one packet of seeds. How to grow: Direct sow Mangetout peas outdoors from March to June, once the soil as warmed. Choose a weed-free position on moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Sow Mangetout seed in flat bottomed drills at a distance of 5cm (2") apart, and 4cm (1 1/2") deep. Allow a distance of 75cm (30") between rows. For successional crops, sow Mangetout peas every 10 days. Support Mangetout plants with twiggy sticks, wire or netting as they grow, and use fine netting to protect pea crops from birds and pea moth damage. When growing Mangetout peas, regular and thorough watering especially when in flower will improve crop yields. Harvest edible podded peas around 12-13 weeks after sowing just as the peas inside start to form. Regular picking will encourage further cropping.