PEA Seeds, Early Alaska Shelling

Early Alaska (Pisum sativum) is a heirloom shelling pea known for its very early harvest and round, sweet green peas. A reliable, quick-maturing English pea that tolerates cool soil and short seasons.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Pisum sativum 'Early Alaska'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated shelling (English) pea
• Days to maturity: about 55 to 60 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 2 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Mature height: about 24 to 30 inches

Best for

• Shelling for fresh peas
• Freezing and canning
• Soups and stews
• Early-season and short-season gardens
• Cool-climate planting

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in early spring, since this variety germinates well in cold soil. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil and provide light support for the vines. Keep evenly moist and harvest when pods are full and rounded. Pick frequently to extend the harvest.

Flavor profile

Sweet and mild; shell the pods, as the pods themselves are not eaten.

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99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.

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