{"product_id":"pea-seeds-early-alaska-shelling","title":"PEA Seeds, Early Alaska Shelling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Alaska (Pisum sativum) is a heirloom shelling pea known for its very early harvest and round, sweet green peas.\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable, quick-maturing English pea that tolerates cool soil and short seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pisum sativum 'Early Alaska'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated shelling (English) pea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 55 to 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 24 to 30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelling for fresh peas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezing and canning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-season and short-season gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-climate planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1 inch deep in early spring, since this variety germinates well in cold soil. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil and provide light support for the vines. Keep evenly moist and harvest when pods are full and rounded. Pick frequently to extend the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and mild; shell the pods, as the pods themselves are not eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"4 grams","offer_id":50335251071254,"sku":"C-35-0566862","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/PEA_Seeds_Early_Alaska_Shelling.jpg?v=1764612613","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/pea-seeds-early-alaska-shelling","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}