An old English (1891) climbing variety, producing beautiful dark green pods about 10 cm long, containing 8 to 10 tasty and sweet wrinkled grains. Abundant and prolonged harvest. Suitable for freezing.

Successfully sowing King of the Halles peas

Sowing: from April to May when frost is no longer a risk and the soil is warm.
Sow in place, in pockets of 6 to 7 seeds per pocket arranged in a staggered pattern every 50 cm in healthy, loosened, fresh, light and humus-rich soil in a warm and sunny location. Space the rows 70 cm apart, 2 to 3 rows maximum per bed.
Keep only the most vigorous plants. Hoeing and watering.
Keep the soil moist by regular watering and good mulching.

Good associations

Peas will enjoy the company of carrots, beets, lettuce, tomatoes or strawberries.
Avoid placing them near onions, shallots or garlic.

Harvest

Peas are harvested about 3 to 4 months after sowing.

Conservation

You can store your peas in jars or in the freezer.

The enemies

Beware of slugs and snails. Place a barrier around your crop.