Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- English or Garden Pea; 4 Inches Pods
- 60 Days to Harvest
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
"Thomas Laxton" Pea Seeds - Heirloom Peas
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.
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Fast Facts
Name: Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton Botanical Name: Pisum sativum Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Cool Season Plant Type: Vining, English Pea Features: Heirloom, Good for Microgreens, Container Garden Fruit Size: 3-4" pods Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Spacing: 4 inches Planting Depth: 1 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: n/a Hardiness Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
When to plant:
- Plant your Pea Seeds outside 4-6 weeks before the average last frost for your area.
- Make sure that the soil is warmer than 45 degrees.
How to plant:
- Plant your pea seeds about 1 inch deep in full sun.
- Allow 6 inches between each pea seed. Keep an eye on your seeds for a few days - if they wash out of the soil, poke them back in with a pen, twig, etc.
When to harvest:
- Grab the vine with one hand and pick the peas off with the other hand to avoid damaging the vines.
- Harvest when the peas are tender and the pods are developed.
*The more peas you pick, the more peas the plant will produce!
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