Purple Peas Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

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Purple peas (Pisum sativum) are a vibrant and unique variety of garden peas that bring a splash of color to any vegetable garden. Known for their striking purple pods and lush green vines, these peas not only add visual appeal but also offer a delicious, slightly sweet flavor. Purple peas are often grown as a fresh garden snack, used in salads, or cooked in a variety of dishes. Like traditional green peas, they are packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and protein. Purple peas are an excellent addition to any garden, offering stunning visual appeal, delicious flavor, and nutritional benefits.
Growing purple peas from seed is a straightforward process, and these legumes are ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

SKU: SEPEAS
Barcode: 843458152880

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Pisum
  • Species: Sativum
  • Plant Height/Width: 2–3 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
  • Season: Early Spring
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to grow Purple Peas from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • Spring Planting: Sow seeds 4-6 weeks before the last frost, when soil temperatures reach 40°F (4°C).
  • Fall Planting: Plant seeds 8-10 weeks before the first expected frost.
  • In mild climates, purple peas can be grown through winter.

Preparing the Planting Site

  • Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
  • Prepare the soil by adding compost and loosening it to a depth of 6-8 inches.
  • Install a trellis or support before planting to avoid disturbing the roots later.

Sowing Seeds

  • Direct sow seeds outdoors, as peas do not transplant well.
  • Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart, with rows spaced 18-24 inches apart.
  • Water gently to keep the soil moist until germination, which occurs in 7-14 days.

Harvest

  • Harvest peas when pods are firm and fully colored, usually 60-70 days after planting.
  • Pick regularly to encourage continuous production.

Pro Tip

Provide a trellis or support to keep vines off the ground and improve airflow. Harvest pods when they are plump but still tender for the best flavor. Regular picking encourages more production, and the vibrant purple color makes spotting ripe pods easier!

Getting to know your Purple Peas

Purple peas are a striking variety of pea plants with deep purple pods and green interiors. They grow best in cool weather with full sun and well-drained soil. The vines need trellising for support and produce sweet, tender peas for fresh eating or cooking.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Purple peas can be enjoyed fresh off the vine as a garden snack.
  • Add them to salads, stir-fries, and pasta dishes for a pop of color.
  • The peas can be shelled and cooked, used in soups, stews, and casseroles.
  • Young pods can be eaten whole like snap peas, while mature peas can be shelled and cooked.

2. Ornamental Appeal:

  • The vibrant purple pods and blossoms make purple peas a beautiful addition to edible landscapes.
  • They can be grown along fences, trellises, or garden arches, adding height and color to the garden.

3. Companion Planting:

  • Purple peas are legumes, which means they fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting nearby plants.
  • Ideal companions include carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and lettuce, which thrive in nitrogen-rich soil.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Require full sun for at least 6-8 hours per day.
  • Can tolerate light shade, but this may reduce pod production.

Soil:

  • Thrive in well-draining, loamy soil with a neutral pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
  • Avoid heavy, clay soils that retain too much moisture, which can lead to root rot.
  • Adding compost or aged manure before planting improves soil fertility and structure.

Watering:

  • Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
  • Water deeply once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
  • Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Purple peas prefer cool weather, with optimal temperatures between 55°F and 70°F (13°C to 21°C).
  • They can tolerate light frost, making them one of the earliest crops to plant in the spring.
  • Heat can cause peas to stop producing, so they are best grown in spring and fall in warmer climates.

Fertilization:

  • Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, as peas can fix their own nitrogen.
  • If needed, use a balanced fertilizer with low nitrogen and higher phosphorus and potassium.
  • Side-dress with compost mid-season to maintain soil nutrients.
Maintenance

1. Care:

  • Provide a sturdy trellis or support system to keep the vines off the ground.
  • Thin seedlings if needed to maintain airflow and prevent disease.
  • Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and control weeds.

2. Harvesting:

  • Harvest peas when pods are firm and fully colored, usually 60-70 days after planting.
  • Pick regularly to encourage continuous production.

3. Storage:

  • Store fresh peas in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Blanch and freeze peas for long-term storage, maintaining flavor and nutrients.
Pests and Diseases
  • Common Pests: Aphids, slugs, and pea weevils can damage leaves and pods.
  • Preventive Measures: Use row coversencourage beneficial insects, and remove debris.
  • Disease Prevention: Avoid overwatering, ensure good air circulation, and rotate crops yearly.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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