Mississippi Silver

Saturday, 12 September 2009 13:34

Plant height: 24-26". Widely adapted and an excellent performer in hot humid climates, especially the Mid-Atlantic and south. Does well in northern areas with longer seasons. Pods average 6-1/2 " long, and are silver colored, occasionally streaked with rose. Easy to shell. Resistance to fusarium wilt, nematodes, mosaic virus complex. It's a mid-maturity pea variety type. Days to maturity: 66. Developed by the Mississippi/AES. Go to table of pea varieties