Pea: Kelvedon Wonder

Kelvedon Wonder is a classic early pea variety loved for its sweet flavour and excellent yields. Compact and fast-growing, it’s well-suited to Scotland’s climate, performing reliably even in cooler seasons. Producing heavy crops of well-filled pods, it’s perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or adding to summer dishes. An ideal choice for Scottish gardeners seeking dependable harvests from a trusted heritage variety.

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Description

Best Grown: Outdoors in beds, borders, or large containers
Sowing Time: Late March–June
Plant Out: Direct sow outdoors from late March onwards, or under cover earlier for transplanting
Harvest Time: June–August (approx. 10–14 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 5–8 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 45–60 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy

Why grow it?

Heritage variety with sweet flavour
Compact plants ideal for smaller spaces
Reliable yields even in cooler Scottish conditions
Produces heavy crops of well-filled pods
Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, or cooking

How to grow: Sow directly outdoors late March–June in well-prepared soil, or start under cover earlier and plant out once conditions warm up. Sow seeds 3–5 cm deep, spacing 5–8 cm apart in rows 30–45 cm apart. Provide low supports if needed. Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development. Harvest pods when well-filled and peas are sweet and tender.

Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect fresh from the pod, lightly steamed, tossed into salads, or frozen to enjoy sweet flavour later in the year.

Seeds per pack: Not specified

Pea: Kelvedon Wonder