Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
1 Ounce Package	$4.50
1/4 Pound Package	$9.95		Notify Me
1 Pound Sack	$24.95	37%	Notify Me
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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.

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!