Pea - Knight (Pisum sativum)

Pea - Knight (Pisum sativum)

The Knight variety is a classic that produces 3 1/2 to 4 inch long pods on compact vines. Trellising is not required.

Pea - Lincoln (Pisum sativum)

Pea - Lincoln (Pisum sativum)

Lincoln is an heirloom introduced to the US in 1908 which produces 3 to 3 1/2 inch pods on 18 to 30 inch vines. It is easy to shell and has roughly six to nine peas per pod.

Pea - Tall Telephone (Pisum sativum)

Pea - Tall Telephone (Pisum sativum)

Tall Telephone is an heirloom from the 1870s that produces 4 1/2 to 6 inch, easy to pick pods on 4 to 6 foot vines. It is very productive with 8 or 9 peas to a pod.

Pea - Wando (Pisum sativum)

Pea - Wando (Pisum sativum)

Wando is an heirloom from the 1940s with excellent heat resistance. Produces 3 to 3 1/2 inch pods on 24 to 30 inch vines. It is high yielding and has roughly seven to nine peas per pod.