Gigante Svizzero - Sugar Peas
er52 (Pisum sativum)
Very vigorous sugar pea, growing to more than 2 metres in height. Large, flat, light green pods, should be harvested early. Purple flowers.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Type | sugar pea |
|---|---|
| Height | > 200 cm |
| Temperature requirements | medium |
| Pisum sativum | |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Seed spacing in the row | 3 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30-40 cm |
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.