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Mange Tout Pea Shiraz Heirloom Purple Snap Pea Seeds for Garden Planting

Mange Tout Pea Shiraz Heirloom Purple Snap Pea Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds directly into well drained fertile soil

Plant seeds at shallow depth and cover lightly

Provide spacing for healthy vine growth

Install trellis or netting at planting time

How to Grow


Grow plants in full sun

Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist

Support vines as they climb

Harvest pods frequently to encourage production

Tips


Sow early for best cool season growth

Pick pods young for best flavour

Avoid waterlogging soil

Rotate crops annually for soil health

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

purple pods

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Vining

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Mange Tout Pea Shiraz Heirloom Purple Snap Pea Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Mange Tout Pea Shiraz is a beautiful heirloom snap pea variety producing purple pods that are eaten whole. The plants grow vigorously and require trellis support making them ideal for vertical gardening. This variety performs best in cool weather and provides continuous harvests when pods are picked regularly.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Medium

plant-height

Plant Height

180 to 240 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3 to 10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

5 to 8 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

2.5 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool weather

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000161199

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Shiraz different from green snap peas?

Purple pods create attractive contrast in the garden while remaining suitable for harvesting as edible pods.

Can climbing supports improve plant growth?

Yes. Trellises or netting help keep vines upright, improving airflow and making harvesting easier.

Which vegetables grow well with Shiraz peas?

Carrots, lettuce, radishes, spinach, and herbs are common companion vegetables.

Are the pods harvested while still tender?

Yes. Mange tout pods are generally picked young before the peas inside become fully developed.

Can the vines decorate kitchen gardens?

Yes. Purple pods and climbing stems add ornamental appeal to productive vegetable beds.

Do pea flowers attract pollinating insects?

The flowers may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during bloom.