Kings Pea Shiraz Seeds

The pretty bi-colour flowers of the Shiraz pea form stunning flat purple pods that are best harvested when young and eaten raw. Shiraz is resistant to Powdery and Downy Mildew. When to Sow: April to June. Where to Sow: Prepare a flat bottom drill 5cm (2in) deep and 10cm, (4in) wide. What to do next: Space seeds 5cm (2in) apart throughout the drill allowing 60cm (24in) between the drills, then cover over with soil and gently tamp down with the back of a rake. It is advisable to give some net protection against birds, once seedlings start to grow, then add some net support for plants to climb and hold the crop. Alternatively very early spring sowings can be made in February or March into a lenght of plastic gutter or modular cells under glass and then planted out against wires. Slide contents of gutter into a shallow drill made in the plot or space modular plants 10-15cm (4-6in) apart once hardened off. Handy Tip: An ideal variety for adding to a mixed flower border as the purple pods will create an eye-catching feature. Nutritional Values: A good source of Vitamins A, B1 and C and Folic Acid.