Shelling Pea Onward
The Onward pea is one of the more common shelling pea varieties grown overseas. It is very tasty and well-regarded producing high yields with around 6 to 8 per pod. Grows to a height of around 60cm so easier to support than Alderman.
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)