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Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds

Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds

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A French variety also known as petit pois, meaning "baby peas", 'Iona' pods are half the size of regular peas, but rich in sweet pea flavor. A productive plant that often produces three dark green pods per node. Short vines to 28" do not require support. Disease resistant to powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt race 1, 2, and bean leaf roll 2.
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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.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 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.

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  • Morrigan
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 9, 2024
    5 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 Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 30, 2024
    5 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
  • Rachel M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 27, 2024
    5 Stars

    I am a long -time customer. I am so excited to get my seeds from Botanical Interests. The Iona shelling peas had a 94% germination rate or in my case, 15 out of 16 seeds germinated and are growing well.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Rachel
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 24, 2024
    5 Stars

    I have been a Botanical Interests customer since 2010. The quality is exceptional in every aspect.

  • Bridge W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 18, 2023
    5 Stars

    As my name is iona, seemed that Iona's Shelling Petite Pea packets were good not only for my garden, but to gift to others, thus sharing the Botanical Interest name and product with those who know my love of gardening.