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Avalanche Pea Seeds

Flavorful Compact Crop

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Description

The Avalanche Pea, originating from Europe, is a notable cultivar appreciated for its notable flavor and productivity. This cultivar doesn't have distinct subspecies but is highly regarded for its reliability and consistent yield. Characterized by its compact growth habit, this pea plant exhibits a bushy appearance adorned with lush, deep green foliage, presenting a visually appealing addition to any garden. The vibrant leaves signal the imminent development of pea pods. The pods of the Avalanche Pea encase tender, succulent peas with a delicate sweetness.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Annual
  • Growth habit: Bush
  • Crop category: Pea
  • Kitchen profile: The Avalanche Pea, originating from Europe, is a cultivar appreciated for its flavor and productivity.
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Germination temperature: Sow the seeds directly into the ground when the soil temperature reaches about 45-75°F (7-24°C) for optimal germination.
  • Maturity: With a rapid growth cycle, the Avalanche Pea typically reaches maturity within 55-60 days, providing a reliable and…
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Planting season: Fall or Spring
  • Starting location: Direct Sow

Direct sow Avalanche Pea into a prepared bed during the appropriate cool-season window. Keep the seed zone moist during establishment without leaving it waterlogged, and provide support when the recorded growth habit calls for climbing space. Once plants begin flowering, inspect developing pods regularly and harvest at the size and texture preferred for the kitchen. Local temperature, soil conditions, and harvest stage can affect the time from sowing to usable pods.

Before sowing Avalanche Pea, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Grow on a Trellis
  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Family : Leguminosae (Legumes)
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Peas are not particular about soil, but prefer those with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 5.5-6.8. Provide moderate water until bloom, then lower the water rate.

Planting & Growing: Peas perform best in cool weather between 60-75F; growing season may be extended using shade cloth or frost fabrics. Presoak seeds to help prevent disease and to speed germination. Progress #9 is wilt resistant. Its dwarf vines require no staking.

Harvesting & Storage: Peas are usually ready for harvest about 3 weeks after the flower appears and before peas are fully developed in the pods. Regular picking extends production.

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