Shelling Pea Massey Gem (dwarf)
Shelling Pea Massey Gem is also known as Melbourne Market. Handy in windy spots or small gardens as it is a dwarf to 50cm tall. A popular pea for market gardens also. Pods to 9cm.
Sow – August to October (cool climate). Can sow Autumn to overwinter.
Spacing – thickly along a trellis, 30 cm rows.
Germination: Optimal Soil temperature is 18 to 22 C (around 7 to 10 days to germination)
- Photos courtesy of Dave Bosworth (Tasmania)