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Dwarf Pea Petit Provençal - Ferme de Sainte Marthe untreated seeds

Pisum sativum Petit Provençal
Garden Pea

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'Petit Provençal' pea is an early French variety that is particularly hardy and disease-resistant. It produces green pods filled with 5 to 8 medium-sized smooth seeds. Delicious eaten raw, straight off the plant! Sow from October to November or February to April. Harvest 4 months later. Untreated seeds.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
35 cm
Soil moisture
Dry soil
Germination time (days)
8 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period February to April, October to November
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Flowering time March to September
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Description

'Petit Provençal' pea is an early French variety that is particularly hardy and disease-resistant. It produces green pods filled with 5 to 8 medium-sized smooth seeds. Delicious eaten raw, straight off the plant! Sow from October to November or February to April. Harvest 4 months later.

The pea (Pisum sativum) is a popular annual vegetable belonging to the Fabaceae family, grown for its edible pods and/or seeds. The wild pea is thought to originate from the Mediterranean basin and the Near East. It is one of the oldest cultivated crops in Europe and Asia and is now a staple food worldwide. Peas were originally grown for their dry seeds that were crushed before cooking. During the 17 and 18th century, the consumption of fresh, immature peas became increasingly popular. This resulted in the selection of new cultivars in England and America, a number of which are still around today. Cultivated peas fall into three main categories:

- Garden or English peas produce plump, round seeds in tough fibrous pods. There is an enormous amount of varieties to choose from, from smooth-seeded spring peas to later-maturing wrinkled-seeded peas. All peas in this category need to be shelled.

- Mangetout or snow peas are grown for their edible flat and tender pods that are picked before the seeds are fully formed. They are commonly used in Chinese cuisine.

- Sugar snap peas look pretty similar to garden peas. They are grown for their thick, tasty pods and full-sized seeds and are best harvested young.

Depending on the variety, pea plants have a dwarf or tall (climbing) growth habit. Tall peas are generally more productive; however, they require a support such as a trellis or wigwam to scramble up as they can easily reach 2 m in height. Dwarf varieties will make do with pea netting or short sticks (50 cm-1 m). More recent afila type varieties are self-supporting as most of the leaves have been replaced with tendrils.

Although often considered a spring crop, peas can actually be harvested all summer long. Start the year with smooth-seeded peas as these are particularly early-maturing and resistant to cold, damp weather conditions. They can be sown under cover as early as February. Then move on to wrinkled-seeded varieties for later sowings. These sweet-tasting peas have a much better tolerance to heat and can be harvested over a long period of time.

Peas are packed full of nutrients. They contain high levels of starch, fibre, minerals and vitamins, including vitamins C and B9. They are also an excellent source of vegetable protein. Peas can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are a real treat eaten straight off the plant or lightly steamed as an accompaniment to meat and fish dishes.

Peas enjoy cool, humid climates. They dread extreme weather conditions such as excessively hot or cold temperatures, too little or too much water etc. as this weakens the plant and makes it sensitive to powdery mildew. Pea moths can also cause considerable damage to crops. This can be prevented by covering your plants with insect mesh during the flight period.

Harvest: peas are harvested between 2 1/2 and 4 months after sowing, depending on the variety. Make sure to harvest regularly to stimulate fruit production and be aware that, if left too long, peas and pods will lose their sweetness and turn tough. Garden peas should be picked when the pods feel nice and full. Mangetout and snap peas are harvested just as the seeds start to appear.

Storage: fresh unshelled peas will keep for several days in the fridge. They can also be blanched then frozen for later use.

Good to know: Like all members of the Fabaceae family, peas are nitrogen-fixing plants. They are often used in crop rotations to enrich the soil before or after plants that require lots of nitrogen to grow.

NB. Untreated seeds are produced from conventionally grown plants (that are often treated with phytosanitary products); however, they do not undergo any post-harvest treatment. These seeds are approved for organic market gardening when organic seeds are not available.

Harvest

Harvest time March to September
Type of vegetable Seed and pod vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Colour, Productive
Flavour Sweet
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Pisum

Species

sativum

Cultivar

Petit Provençal

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Garden Pea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing

Soak the seeds in water 24 hours prior to sowing to encourage germination.

Wrinkled-seeded varieties: sow from mid-March to late May, when the temperature is 7 to 10°C at night and 18 to 23°C during the day.

Smooth-seeded varieties: sow in autumn around October-November to harvest as early as April, or sow from mid-February until late April for summer harvests. Although smooth-seeded peas are able to germinate in cold weather, it is best to protect the seedlings with garden fleece. This ensures more uniform germination rates as well as protecting the seedlings from birds.

For tall peas, sow the seeds in furrow, 2-3 cm deep and 2 cm apart. Leave 70 cm between each furrow. Cover the seeds with soil, firm down and water lightly. Thinning is not necessary.

 

Care

A few days after germination, hoe between the rows and water lightly. Mulch around the rows when the seedlings are well established, preferably after a rainy spell. Make sure to keep the soil moist at all times: lack of water (water stress) will result in poorer yields it causes flowers to wilt and prevents pods from maturing. Excess water causes the flowers to abort. Maintaining constant soil moisture also helps prevent infestations from pea thrips (thunderflies).

Three to four weeks after germination, carefully hoe around the young plants and bury the base of the stems under about 10 cm of soil to promote root growth. Install support such as netting, mesh or pea sticks (willow, hazelnut, privet ...). Tall peas can grow up to 2 m high. Dwarf peas, though low-growing, still benefit from support as this prevents the plants from collapsing under their own weight.

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Seedlings

Sowing period February to April, October to November
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 8 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Container, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil drainant et riche en matières organiques
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 187

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