Marshalls Garden Alderman Pea Seeds – 300 Seeds, Tall Climbing Variety

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Marshalls Garden Alderman peas produce large, dark-green pods with around ten peas per pod. This tall, heritage climbing variety reaches about 1800 mm and benefits from supports; it crops reliably from July to September. Sow directly from March to June in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil and expect a quick 2½-month sowing-to-harvest period. Ideal for pots, patios, borders and vegetable plots, Alderman delivers sweet, intense flavour and generous harvests.

• Watering instructions – Water regularly, especially during flowering, to support healthy pod formation.
• Plant in March, April, May, June, Harvesting period July, August, September
• Instructions for planting – Sow directly into well-drained soil from early spring, placing seeds 5cm deep and spacing 7–8cm apart. Keep rows 60cm apart and provide support such as pea sticks, netting or trellis for climbing varieties.
• After planting care instructions – Start feeding when flowers appear. Apply a high-potash liquid feed every two weeks until the end of harvest, or use a granular fertiliser monthly, watered in well at the base of plants. This boosts flower and pod development for heavier crops.

Features and benefits

Alderman from Marshalls Garden is a heritage pea trusted by home growers for big crops of quality, sweet-tasting peas. Plants form large, dark-green pods with roughly ten peas each and grow to about 1800 mm, so provide pea sticks, netting or trellis for support. Sow directly in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil between March and June and harvest from July to September. With a fast 2½-month sow-to-harvest time, straightforward watering during flowering and fortnightly feeding when in bloom, Alderman is low-maintenance yet highly productive—perfect for eating fresh as mature peas or earlier as mange-tout-style pods. Pack contains approximately 300 seeds.

• High-yield variety producing abundant large pods, around ten peas per pod.
• Hardy, time-tested variety enjoyed by gardeners since the 1890s.
• Low-maintenance cropping with simple sowing and minimal care requirements.
• Extended harvest window from July through September for continuous picking.
• Fast sow-to-harvest cycle of approximately 2½ months for quick results.
• Sweet, intense flavour ideal for fresh eating and versatile uses.
• Fixes nitrogen to enrich soils and pairs well with many companion plants.
• Suitable for pots, patios, small gardens, borders, vegetable plots and raised beds.