Pea Mange Touts Carouby De Muasanne

£1.19

An heirloom French variety considered as the original Mange Tout Pea, producing truly enormous thin, flat and wide 5 In. pods that are extremely sweet and very tender. Additionally the plants and flowers are one of the most attractive of any of the pea varieties allowing them to be included in ornamental planting. The 5 ft. large plants will need support and the pods are best with only the minimal level of cooking. Best harvested when the peas are barely showing.

Seed Count: 250 Seeds

1039 in stock

SKU: PEA07 Categories: Mangetout/ Snap - Pea, Pea Seeds, Vegetables

Cultivation Advice

Pea Mange Touts Carouby De Muasanne – Growing Instructions

Plant where peas have not been grown for 2 seasons, digging in well rotted organic matter.
Sow from early Mar 2” deep in 6” wide rows 2 inches apart.
The distance between the rows should equal the expected height of the variety.
Avoid sowing during any cold or very wet periods
Protect immediately from birds.
Keep weed free.
Provide support by 3 inches tall.
Start picking the pods just as the peas inside start to form, early and regular picking will also improve the cropping and flavour of the peas.