Pea Seeds - Thomas Laxton HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- English or Garden Pea; 4 Inches Pods
- 60 Days to Harvest
- Prefers full sun exposure
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 | Early-Mid March |
| Zones 7 | Mid-Late March |
| Zones 6 | Late March - Early April |
| Zones 5 | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 2 – 4 | Late April - Early May |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First*): | |
| Zones 2-4 | Mid September |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 | Late September |
| Zones 7 | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 | Early October |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
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: Thomas Laxton Peas Botanical Name: Pisum sativum "Thomas Laxton" Type: Heirloom English or Garden Pea Size at Maturity: 3" - 4" Pods Days to Maturity: 60 Days Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Time: Cool Season Sowing Method: Direct Sow Planting Depth: 1" Plant Spacing: 6" Seeds per Pound: NA Hardiness Zones: All 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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