This Old English favorite is exceptionally tender and is one of the sweetest peas you can grow. Excellent for fresh eating in the garden, and also excellent for freezing. They are among the top heat-resistant types of all peas, and their compact growth habit makes these Lincoln Shell garden pea seeds the perfect choice for home gardens. Cold tolerant for early sowing, and more heat tolerant than other pea varieties. In USDA zones 8 to 11, it can even be sown in fall for winter harvest.

The Lincoln Pea originated in England, the home of many superior shelling peas. This variety was first offered in the States by J.M. Thorburn in 1908, and quickly became the most superior in taste and quality. Lincoln Shell still stands at the top of the list for sweetness in shelling peas.

~ planting ~

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. Because peas thrive in cool weather and do not transplant well, they should be planted outside 4-6 weeks before the last frost or when the average soil temperature reaches at least 40 degrees F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. If planting later, remember that most peas won't tolerate weather above 80 degrees F.

Plant the peas 2" apart and 2" deep in light soil and full sun. For an early spring crop, plant in the same manner in the fall.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: Not required.
When to start inside: Not recommended.

***Special germination instructions: Soak seed in water for 12 - 24 hours before sowing.
***If planting peas in your soil for the first time, coating the seeds with a powder inoculant of beneficial bacteria is recommended.
***Peas do not do well when planted near onions or garlic.

~ growing ~

Before they bloom, pea plants need to be kept moist but not wet; after blooming, slightly increase the watering. Remove weeds carefully to avoid disturbing the plants; mulch may be helpful to conserve moisture and control weeds. Lincoln Shell pea produces compact vines, and can tolerate some heat.

~ harvesting ~

Shelling peas generally taste best when harvested as soon as the pods have filled out, but before they reach their full size. Remove even the pods that have passed their prime, since old pods left on the vines will stop the production of new pods. Lincoln peas should be quite easy to shell.

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