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Pea 'Iona' (Pisum sativum) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Iona' pea is an early and very sweet variety , ideal for lovers of tasty and tender shelling peas . Its uniform 6 cm pods contain delicately sweet grains, perfect for eating fresh, in purée or as an accompaniment to cooked dishes .
The vigorous plants of 70 to 90 cm require light support and offer an abundant and regular harvest . Thanks to its uniform ripening , this pea guarantees easy and efficient picking in just 68 days .
Sowing in early May ensures a summer harvest , while sowing in early July allows for autumn production , ideal for temperate climates .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Semi-dwarf, climbing (requires support)
Height : 70 to 90 cm
Maturity : Early, approximately 68 days
Pod color : Soft green
Pod size : 6 cm
Flavor : Very sweet, tender and fragrant
Use : Fresh, pureed, as an accompaniment
Attractiveness : Fast growth, high yield
Quantity per sachet : ±60 seeds
Origin : Selection from Catherine's Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Special feature : Uniform ripening, sowing possible in spring and summer
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun or partial shade
?? Sowing : Direct in open ground at the beginning of May for summer , at the beginning of July for an autumn harvest
?? Sowing depth : 2 cm
?? Germination temperature : 10-20°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 10 cm between plants
?? Support : Requires trellis or light staking
?? Watering : Regular, without excess stagnant water
?? Maintenance : Mulching recommended to retain moisture and limit weeds
Given optimum conditions, the 'Iona' pea guarantees a generous and sweet harvest , perfect for gardeners wanting an easy to grow and delicious pea .
Use and special features
?? An ultra-sweet and tender pea
Its grains are delicious fresh, slightly crunchy and rich in flavor .
?? A shelling pea with exceptional yield
With its well-filled pods and uniform ripening , it ensures an easy and abundant harvest .
?? Two possible harvests
Thanks to its spring and summer sowing , it offers continuous production until autumn .
