Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder Seeds
Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder Seeds
1 Packet (Approx 150 Seeds )
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Characteristics
Appearance
The plants grow to a height of about 45-60cm and a spread of 25cm, featuring pods that are neither short nor long, each containing an average of eight peas​
Taste Profile
The peas are sweet-tasting, suitable for eating raw or cooked, and can be used in salads, stir-fries, or as traditional accompaniments to meat dishes​
Yield
This variety is known for heavy cropping with up to 8 peas per pod, and can be sown successively from late February to July, making it ideal for continuous harvesting throughout the growing season​
Growth Type
The Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' is a dwarf variety with a self-supporting growth habit, making it ideal for small gardens or container growing. Its sturdy stems and bushy growth habit allow for heavy cropping and easy maintenance, while its fast-growing nature ensures a long, productive harvesting season when sown successively.
Cultivation Environment
Prefers rich soil, whether clay, heavy, moist, well-drained, light, or sandy. It thrives in full sun and requires a well-weeded, moist, fertile, and well-drained soil for optimal growth
Reliability
Exhibits good resistance to pea wilt and fair to good resistance to other diseases, along with a good tolerance to powdery mildew, making it a reliable choice for various growing conditions
Cultivation Notes
Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to June or indoors in old guttering for hardening off before transplanting. Support with twiggy sticks, wire, or netting as they grow. Regular and thorough watering, especially during flowering, will improve yields. Harvest around 14 weeks after sowing, with regular picking to encourage further cropping.
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Plant Hight / Spread
Height: 45-60cm Width: 25cm
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Positioning
Full Sun
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Hardiness
Hardy
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Ideal Location
Outside beds
In Summary:The Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' is a well-regarded, dwarf, and wrinkle-seeded variety, ideal for small spaces or container growing. With its self-supporting growth, it's a heavy cropper, yielding sweet-tasting peas that can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. Known for good disease resistance and ease of growth in rich soil under full sun, it's a reliable choice for successional sowing from late winter to early summer, ensuring a long and productive harvesting season.