Seeds of Scotland
Pea - Robinson
Pisum sativum - approximately 40 seeds.
This is the tastiest pea we have ever grown, it's a podding pea that grows >2m tall and produces lots of long green pods with around 10 peas per pod. According to the Heritage Seed Library these peas originated from Scotland.
"This is a very fine pea and, in my opinion, the best tasting of all the British bred peas. Crops well over a long season if picked regularly. Expect heavy crops of long pods with medium-sized sweet and yummy peas inside!" - Adam Alexander, The Seed Detective.
Possible synonym: Show Perfection
Growing Info
Pea plants will need support or something to climb up. We sow our peas into modules in March for transplanting outside in mid/late April. At this time the young plants may need some shelter from the wind in exposed spots. Alternatively direct sow into the soil in April/May. June is a good month for making sowings for late summer and autumn harvests.
Tips: Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective.
Resources
For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.
Postage
All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 1st Class at a flat rate of £3.00. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales.