- Planting Method: Direct sow seeds into the garden. Soaking the seeds in warm water for a few hours before planting can improve germination.
- Depth and Spacing: Sow seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Space seeds 3-4 inches apart in rows spaced 3-4 feet apart to allow room for their semi-vining habit. Thin seedlings to one plant every 3 to 6 inches after they have a few leaves.
- Support: While typically grown as a bush type, their semi-vining habit may benefit from a trellis or support system if you prefer to save garden space.
- Succession Planting: You can plant 'Big Boy Purplehull' peas in successions every 2-3 weeks from late spring to mid-July to ensure a continuous supply of fresh peas throughout the summer and fall.
Harvest
- Days to Maturity: 'Big Boy Purplehull' typically matures in 70-90 days, depending on the desired stage of harvest.
- Harvesting: Pods are ready to pick when they are full, turn deep purple, and shell easily. The peas inside will be light tan.
- Harvesting for Dry Peas: For dried storage, leave the pods on the plant until they are fully dry and straw-colored.
- Encourage Production: Frequent harvesting encourages the plant to produce more pods.
Big Boy Purple hull Southern Pea 1 Lb
Vendor: Wax
Regular price
$10.99
Pickup available at Prattville Farm Center
Usually ready in 1 hour
Big Boy Purple hull Southern Pea 1 Lb
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Prattville Farm Center
Pickup availableUsually ready in 1 hour
1154 S Memorial Dr
Prattville AL 36067
United States+13343655400
- Planting Method: Direct sow seeds into the garden. Soaking the seeds in warm water for a few hours before planting can improve germination.
- Depth and Spacing: Sow seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Space seeds 3-4 inches apart in rows spaced 3-4 feet apart to allow room for their semi-vining habit. Thin seedlings to one plant every 3 to 6 inches after they have a few leaves.
- Support: While typically grown as a bush type, their semi-vining habit may benefit from a trellis or support system if you prefer to save garden space.
- Succession Planting: You can plant 'Big Boy Purplehull' peas in successions every 2-3 weeks from late spring to mid-July to ensure a continuous supply of fresh peas throughout the summer and fall.
Harvest
- Days to Maturity: 'Big Boy Purplehull' typically matures in 70-90 days, depending on the desired stage of harvest.
- Harvesting: Pods are ready to pick when they are full, turn deep purple, and shell easily. The peas inside will be light tan.
- Harvesting for Dry Peas: For dried storage, leave the pods on the plant until they are fully dry and straw-colored.
- Encourage Production: Frequent harvesting encourages the plant to produce more pods.
