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Mr. Big PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 05 September 2009 12:59
Mr. Big peas are a great variety for growing large pods with large peas. There are about 10 extra sweet peas per pod. Mr. Big plants are disease resistant and can have great yields with or without a trellis. Mr. Big peas are and All-American Selections winner.
•    Pisum sativum
•    90% Germination rate
•    58-60 days from plant until harvest
•    99% Pure
•    Country of Origin: USA
Planting instructions: Plant Mr. Big peas very early in the spring in a sunny location as soon as the ground may be cultivated and enriched with organic material. Press soil firmly over the seeds; best when planted in blocks or rows grouped together. For an extended harvest period, plant at two week intervals until mid - spring and again in late summer for a fall crop.

Planting Depth

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Germination Temperature

Germination Time in Days

Average Planting Dates

Number of Seeds per foot row

Spacing after Thinning

Days to maturity

1/2-3/4"

1-2"

14-28"

40-85

7-15

3/15-9/1

12

Do not thin

58-60


Care: Water by soaking will reduce danger of disease. Support for Vines will increase your harvest yield.
Harvesting: Pick Mr. Big peas when still bright green and seeds have enlarged in the pod. Hold vines to avoid tearing while picking.
Nutritional Value:Rich in Minerals, Calcium, Iron & Vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, & Niacin.
Collecting Seed: Select dry long healthy Mr. Big pods and remove seeds when pods have dried completely. Store in a cool, dry area.


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Last Updated on Saturday, 05 September 2009 13:03
 

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