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Progress #9 Shelling Pea Seeds
Progress #9 Shelling Pea Seeds
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Remember when you were a kid how fun it was to pop open a pod and eat the peas? Relive the memories and enjoy the wonderful taste of 'Progress #9'. Each 5" pod has 7-9 plump peas. A heavy producer, also called 'Laxton's Progress #9'. (Thomas Laxton was a renowned 19th century strawberry breeder.) Plants are resistant to common wilt disease.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 58 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Shelling Pea (Learn more)
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall
Variety Info: 5" long pods that contain 7–9 plump peas. 'Progress #9' is a shelling pea with resistance to common wilt disease.
Attributes: Common Wilt 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.
- Samantha G.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 3, 20245 Stars
Super easy crop; excellent yields! We are loving our fresh peas!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - LR B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 27, 20245 Stars
Progress #9 Peas germinate well, even without pre-soaking. In fact, I like to plant a row of soaked and a row that isn't so we get peas over a longer period.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - AlysenVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 26, 20255 Stars
I love this company, and their seeds are high quality with so much more additional planting and growing advice.
- Tamara J.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsOct 20, 20244 Stars
I’m a beginner gardener and I have found the seeds to germinate fine. I’ve only had problems with one seed variety and it was my error; so I’d encourage you to read the requirements that are provided for each seed to ensure germination success.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningOct 25, 2024Hey Tamara, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience with our seeds. We do have a lot of information on our seed packets to help our gardeners. We also have our blog, https://www.epicgardening.com/, which might have some helpful articles. We're here to support you in this journey. Keep on Growing 🌻
- Carolyn S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 14, 20245 Stars
These are my favorite peas to grow. And the BI seeds are always top notch. I love to shell the peas, and then we cook up the best spring pea risotto!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
