Thompson and Morgan Pea Meteor Seeds

Start pea growing adventures with the Thompson and Morgan Pea Meteor Seeds, delivering early compact crops perfect for summer picking and thriving in kitchen gardens or allotments thanks to its impressive winter hardiness. You'll find these seeds easy to sow directly outdoors from March to June, or even in late autumn in mild regions for a head start. With a tidy growth habit reaching up to 45cm in height and a spread of 25cm, 'Meteor' fits neatly into most spaces, producing reliable yields about 14 weeks after sowing. Regular watering and picking encourage a bumper harvest, while simple supports and netting help keep your crop safe from birds and pests. Each packet contains 250 seeds, promising plenty of delicious homegrown peas. Direct sow peas outdoors from March to June, once the soil has warmed. In mild areas, some hardy, early maturing cultivars may be sown in late autumn for overwintering. Choose a weed-free position on moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Sow pea seed in flat-bottomed drills at a distance of five centimetres apart, and four centimetres deep. Allow a distance of 75cm between rows. For successional crops, sow peas every ten days. Support pea 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 peas, regular and thorough watering, especially when in flower, will improve crop yields. Harvest peas around 14 weeks after sowing when the pods have swollen. Regular picking will encourage further cropping. Ideal for kitchen gardens. Hardiness: Hardy. Position: In Full sun. Height: Up to 45cm. Spread: Up to 25cm. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Images may be included to illustrate supply, but can vary due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).