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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Petite Shelling Pea (Learn more)
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 26"–28" tall
Variety Info: 3" dark green pods containing half-size, sweet, flavorful peas. 'Iona' is a shelling type, petite pea with resistance to powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt race 1 and race 2, and bean leaf roll 2.
Attributes: Powdery Mildew Resistant, Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Bean Leaf Roll Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In Mild Climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1"
Space Seeds: 2"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: Not required.
Growing Info
Harvesting: Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump, about 3 weeks after flowering. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.
- Maryann N.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 10, 2026Perfect peas
I’ve tried other pea varieties but this is the only pea I will ever grow! Plants are short and low maintenance. Multiple harvests. Peas so delicious and tender we eat them right out of the pods as we pick them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 12, 2026Hey Maryann,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds are your go-to pea variety! It sounds like you've found the perfect match with their short, low-maintenance plants and multiple harvests. There's nothing quite like peas so sweet and tender that you can't resist eating them straight from the pod while you're picking! That's when you know you've got something truly special growing in your garden. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kenny L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 25, 2026Love these!
I have been trying to find petite peas to grow that are like the ones that I get canned from the grocery store. These are the one and are delicious.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJun 3, 2026Hey Kenny,
What a fantastic discovery with our Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds! We're thrilled that you finally found the perfect petite peas that taste just like those grocery store canned ones you love. There's nothing quite like growing your own delicious peas at home! Thanks for sharing your Iona petite pea success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Pamela C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 2026Iona petite peas
Hard to shell but worth the effort
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 12, 2026Hey Pamela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your honest experience with the Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds! I really appreciate your candid feedback about the shelling process. There's something special about those petite peas that makes the process worthwhile.
Thank you for sticking with it and for that fantastic 5-star rating! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MorriganRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 9, 20245 Stars
This is my first time growing shelling peas, and these petite peas did not disappoint! They have required basically zero effort and have made plentiful peas. I will say that my pods had an average of 4-5 peas which is less than advertised, but there’s plenty of pods and I’m sure with more care they’d be more vigorous. I only planted a few just to test this fall season, and I’m wishing I planted more!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Lisa T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 30, 20245 Stars
These seeds had a quick germination rate. I have purchased them in the past and they are a small delicious pea.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
