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Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton

Dark green heirloom shelling pea great for canning

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Prefers Lean Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Improves Soil
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Pisum sativum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

PLANT TYPE

  • English Pea

COLOR

  • Green

This famous heirloom pea was first introduced in the late nineteenth century by its namesake, legendary botanist, and colleague of Charles Darwin, Thomas Laxton. This variety produces luscious dark green peas that average about 4 inches in length. The Thomas Laxton Pea is resistant to powdery mildew.

  • • Shelling pea great for canning
  • • Sweet heirloom pea
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 150

Planting Guide

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    Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton FAQs

    How big will Thomas Laxton Pea get?

    Thomas Laxton Pea grows to 3 to 4 inches.

    What is the flavor profile of Thomas Laxton Pea?

    Thomas Laxton Pea has a flavor profile described as sweet, delicate, and firm texture.

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