Unwins Maincrop Pea Onward Seeds – Traditional Sweet Variety

Unwins Maincrop Pea ‘Onward’ Seeds

Maincrop Pea ‘Onward’ is a traditional and dependable variety producing a heavy crop of dark green pods packed with fat, sweet peas. Renowned for its excellent flavour and strong garden performance, Onward has long been a favourite with home gardeners and allotment growers.

This quick-growing maincrop pea is sown outdoors from March to June and delivers reliable harvests throughout the season. The pods are full and well-shaped, making this variety suitable not only for fresh eating and freezing but also for exhibiting at shows.

Easy to grow and highly productive, Unwins Pea Onward is a classic choice for anyone wanting sweet, home-grown peas straight from the garden.

Pack contains 250 seeds.

Key Features

Traditional maincrop pea variety

Produces dark green pods filled with fat peas

Excellent sweet flavour

Heavy cropping and reliable

Suitable for exhibition growing

Quick to grow

Ideal for fresh eating or freezing

Pack contains 250 seeds

Growing Information

Sowing Depth: 5 cm
Germination: 7–10 days
Time to Harvest: Approx. 3 months
Plant Spacing: 7.5 cm
Row Spacing: 60 cm
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 60 cm

Sow seeds outdoors between March and June directly into prepared soil. Plant seeds 5 cm deep and 7.5 cm apart in rows spaced 60 cm apart.

Grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Provide supports such as netting or canes as plants reach height.

Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod formation. Harvest pods when plump and well filled for the sweetest flavour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onward suitable for exhibition?
Yes. It produces well-formed pods that are suitable for exhibiting.

Is it sweet?
Yes. Onward peas are known for their tasty, sweet flavour.

How tall do the plants grow?
Plants grow to approximately 1.2 metres, so support is recommended.

Is it easy to grow?
Yes. It is a quick-growing and reliable variety, suitable for gardeners of all levels.

Perfect For

Garden and allotment growing

Traditional vegetable gardens

Exhibition growing

Fresh eating and freezing

Beginner and experienced gardeners