{"product_id":"wunder_von_kelvedon-pith-pea","title":"Pith Pea Miracle of Kelvedon [Pisum sativum L. convar. medullare]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe annual pith pea 'Miracle of Kelvedon' is an early, cold-resistant and fully heat-tolerant pea variety. For fresh consumption with a soft, sweet and aromatic taste. Can be grown without trellises.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvesting fresh or dried peas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDescription\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 'Miracle of Kelvedon' pith pea is an old, annual, early, cold-resistant and heat-tolerant pea variety from England. The high-yielding and historic shell pea variety has been officially cultivated in Europe since 1944 and has been one of the best pea varieties for over 50 years. The plants form long, dark green pods with 7-10 dark green peas and can be grown without trellises. The taste is soft, sweet and aromatic and is suitable for fresh consumption or as dried peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f2124\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant height approx.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoot type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart rooter\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutrient requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4°C\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny until semi shady\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permeable, deep, humus-rich loamy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eSowing and planting information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark germinator\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-20 °C\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 days\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant and row spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3x60 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination ability of seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMixed culture\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal mixed culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003eDill, Fennel, Cucumber, Cabbage, Corn, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Zucchini, Lamb's lettuce, Tarragon, Strawberry, Borage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfavorable mixed culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bean, Pea, Potato, Leek, Garlic, Tomato, Onion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSowing by climate zone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sowing is recommended from January to April and in autumn from September to November. The ideal location for the plants is open and sunny to partially shaded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sowing from March to June is recommended. The plants are ideally planted in an open, sunny location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003eGeneral recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense direct sowing in rows is recommended. The optimal time for sowing is on average 10°C, but sowing can also be done at warmer temperatures. Once the plants are 10 cm tall, it is recommended to cover the plants with soil so that they thrive optimally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Miracle of Kelvedon' pith pea prefers a permeable, deep, nutrient-rich, calcareous, moist and humus-rich loamy soil. Doesn't tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eAdditional tips\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the soil is supplied with nitrogen via the roots, these should be cut off after harvest and left in the soil. Due to the nitrogen excretion on the roots of the peas, planting in mixed culture promotes surrounding plants. With marrow peas, only the seeds are harvested when they are green and ripe. This variety does not require a framework to guide the pea shoots up. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock flour is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eType of propagation\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePropagation occurs via seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003ePlant care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOccasional weeding helps the young plants develop. Loosened, nutrient-rich and moist soil is sufficient. 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