{"product_id":"pea-kelvedon-wonder-seeds","title":"Pea - Kelvedon Wonder seeds","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePea – Kelvedon Wonder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own sweet, tender and delicious peas with Kelvedon Wonder pea seeds.\u003cspan\u003e This popular British garden variety is well known for its reliable cropping, compact growth and excellent flavour. Producing generous quantities of tasty green peas, Kelvedon Wonder is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to enjoy fresh, homegrown vegetables straight from the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for vegetable patches, raised beds and allotments, Kelvedon Wonder is a rewarding variety for both beginner gardeners and experienced growers. Its relatively compact plants make it suitable for gardens where space is limited, while its delicious peas are perfect for steaming, adding to salads, mixing into risottos or serving as a classic side dish. Nothing quite compares to the flavour of freshly picked peas harvested just before dinner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Kelvedon Wonder Peas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, delicious flavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy tender green peas with a naturally sweet taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable cropping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces a good supply of peas under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A relatively short-growing variety, ideal for smaller vegetable gardens and allotments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rewarding crop for beginner gardeners and experienced vegetable growers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile in the kitchen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect for steaming, soups, salads, risottos and homemade meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for succession sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow at intervals to spread your harvest throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh from the garden:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick peas just before eating for excellent flavour and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow Kelvedon Wonder Peas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow outdoors from March to June, once the soil is workable. Earlier sowings may be possible in suitable conditions, while later sowings can extend your harvest into summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Peas prefer cooler growing conditions and benefit from a position protected from strong winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed and sow peas approximately 4–5 cm deep, spacing seeds around 5–7 cm apart in rows approximately 45 cm apart. Water the soil after sowing if it is dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelvedon Wonder is a relatively compact pea variety, but light support such as short pea sticks or netting can help keep plants upright and make harvesting easier, particularly in exposed gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, especially once plants begin flowering and pods start to develop. Dry conditions during flowering and pod formation can reduce your harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeas generally need little additional nitrogen fertiliser because, like other legumes, they can work with beneficial soil bacteria to fix nitrogen. Growing in reasonably fertile soil with good drainage will help plants establish successfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a longer harvest, sow small batches every two to three weeks during the recommended sowing period, weather and soil conditions permitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelvedon Wonder Pea Growing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch–June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually 7–14 days, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 5–7 cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRow spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 45 cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally June–September, depending on sowing date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, well-drained and moisture-retentive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing times are approximate and will vary according to weather, soil conditions and sowing dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Harvest Kelvedon Wonder Peas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelvedon Wonder peas are generally ready to harvest from early summer onwards, depending on when they were sown and the conditions in which they are grown. Pick the pods when they are well filled, green and plump, before the peas become overly large and lose some of their sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest regularly to encourage plants to continue producing pods. Use one hand to hold the plant stem while picking with the other to avoid damaging the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best flavour, enjoy freshly harvested peas as soon as possible after picking. Any surplus can be blanched and frozen, allowing you to enjoy the taste of homegrown peas well beyond the main growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart growing your own sweet, delicious peas with Kelvedon Wonder pea seeds from Warne’s Seeds,\u003cspan\u003e a classic choice for gardeners who want fresh, homegrown vegetables and a rewarding harvest from their own garden or allotment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warne's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59253136130383,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9871\/4447\/files\/peafront.png?v=1792929040","url":"https:\/\/warnesseeds.co.uk\/products\/pea-kelvedon-wonder-seeds","provider":"Warne's Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}