Kapucijner Peas 'Desiree' ±170 Seeds (50g)
- Product number: 086000
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Peas
A typical Dutch pea with purple pods and an aromatic, special flavour. Eat them freshly shelled or harvested dry. Harvested extra young, they make a delicious first crop. Desiree is a short variety (60-100 cm) that can be grown without support, but some support with mesh or stakes (brushwood) provides more order, overview, and easier harvesting. Tip: Alternate sowing this legume with Camelina (390900) for natural support.
Denominations:
Latin: Pisum sativum
Dutch: Kapucijners
Also known as: Raasdonders or Capucijners
English: Brown Marrowfat Pea
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- Flower colour: White flowers with purple spots
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Peas
- Dutch: Capuchin monks
- Also known as: Dun peas or Capuchin peas
- English: Brown Marrowfat Pea
