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Alaska, Heirloom English Shelling Pea Seeds

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Original price $4.99
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Original price $4.99
Current price $3.89
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Current price $3.89
Pkt Size-Approx. Seeds: ~25 Seeds

Alaska, Heirloom English Shelling Pea Seeds — The 1881 English Heirloom, One of the Earliest-Producing Peas Available

Alaska (Pisum sativum) is an 1881 English heirloom bred by Thomas Laxton of Bedford, England — a cross of Ringleader and Little Gem peas. One of the earliest-producing peas available, thriving in cool soils. Heavy yields of 2–3-inch pods with 5–8 peas each. Perfect for pea soup, canning, and freezing. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. 50 days.

Why Grow Alaska?

  • One of the earliest-producing peas available — 50 days, thrives in cool soils
  • 1881 English heirloom — bred by Thomas Laxton of Bedford, England
  • Heavy yields of 2–3-inch pods — 5–8 peas per pod
  • Perfect for pea soup, canning, and freezing
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost in full sun. Plant 1 inch deep, 6 inches apart. Thrives in cool soils. Harvest when pods are filled but still bright green. 50 days from direct sow.

Days to maturity: 50 days
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12