Pea – Bingo
Dark green, semi leafless plants produce pods in pairs, averaging 8 dark green peas per pod. Pea 'Bingo' is a heavy cropper, even in poor growing conditions. This early maincrop cultivar has strong root rot tolerance and good powdery mildew resistance. It is an ideal variety for growing in open ground or containers on the patio. Height: 80cm. Spread: 25cm.
Sow every 10 days for successional crops. Sow in flat-bottomed drills 5cm apart, 5cm deep and in rows 75cm apart. It prefers well drained, moist, rich conditions, and is ready to harvest around 12-13 weeks from sowing date. Regular picking will encourage further cropping. Plants are self supporting when sown in blocks.