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Pea 'Blauwschokker' – A Colourful & Productive Heritage Variety

Pisum sativum 'Blauwschokker', a heritage pea variety, is prized for its striking purple pods and sweet green peas. Not just a productive cropper, its vibrant colour brings ornamental value to kitchen gardens and borders alike.

• Botanical Name: Pisum sativum 'Blauwschokker'
• Type: Annual vegetable, climbing habit
• Mature Height: Up to 150cm (5ft) with support
• Flowering & Harvest: Attractive bicolour flowers appear late spring, followed by edible pods from June through August.

Why Grow Pea 'Blauwschokker'?

• Dual Purpose: Enjoy both decorative blooms and tasty peas straight from the pod.
• Bountiful Yields: Regular picking encourages continuous cropping all summer.
• Purple Pods: Unique colour makes harvesting easy and adds interest to salads or stir-fries.

How to Grow & Care For Your Plants

• Sowing/Planting: Plant garden-ready seedlings outdoors from March to May after frosts have passed. Space plants 5–8cm apart in rows.
• Location: Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Choose well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH (6.0–7.5).
• Support: Provide canes, netting, or trellis for climbing stems.
• Irrigation: Water regularly during dry spells, especially when flowering and pods are forming.
• Pests/Diseases: Generally hardy but watch for aphids and powdery mildew; rotate crops yearly for best results.

Caring for Your Peas

• Pinsch off growing tips once plants reach the top of their supports to encourage bushier growth.
• No need for complex feeding—just dig in some well-rotted compost before planting.
• Podded peas freeze well if you wish to store surplus harvests.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Companions: Grow alongside carrots, lettuce, or radishes; avoid planting near onions or garlic.
• Aesthetic Use: Interplant with marigolds or nasturtiums for added colour and pest deterrence.
• Cottage Gardens & Allotments: Perfect for traditional vegetable plots or mixed borders needing vertical accents.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these peas?
  The ideal planting window is March to May, after the last frost. These garden-ready plants can go straight into prepared beds or containers.
• How tall do Pea 'Blauwschokker' plants grow?
  This variety typically reaches up to 150cm (5ft) with support—ideal for vertical growing spaces.
• What type of soil do they prefer?
  'Blauwschokker' peas thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Add compost before planting for best results.