Peas 'Novella'
This self-supporting dwarf pea requires no staking.
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This popular hybrid is a triumph of modern breeding, with improved disease resistance and excellent germination. Express has a rich, sweet flavour and crisp texture, and produces consistently smooth cylindrical carrots around 15cm long.
Features
- Fast & reliable
- Minimal core
- Vibrant colour
Product details
How
Sow direct in a Sunny, well drained position. Cover, firm down and moisten. Firm down and moisten. Thin after 4 weeks. Sow successive crops at 4-5 weekly intervals.
Care
Cultivate soil well before sowing as deep, well-drained soils give best results. Add Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone to soil before sowing to help ensure a good crop. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Great companion plant for Beans, coriander, cucumer, marigold, lettuce, peas, radish, rosemary, sage & tomato. To aid germination. Maintain even moisture by laying a plank of wood over row. Remove after germanation.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
5-7cm |
| Sow depth |
6mm |
| Germination |
10-16 days |
| Germination (days) |
13 days |
| Row space |
15-30cm |
| Maturity |
16-20 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
126 days |
| Botanical name |
Daucus carota |
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