🌱 Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder'

Sowing window (UK)	March to June
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	4 cm
Spacing	45 cm apart
Days to germination	10 days
Days to harvest	90 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Fabaceae

When should I sow Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' from March to June. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 5°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - pea will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' need to germinate?

Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' needs a minimum soil temperature of 5°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder'?

For Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder', sow it 4cm deep and space plants 45cm apart.

How long does Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' take to grow?

Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' takes roughly 90 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 10 days.

Is Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' frost hardy?

Yes. Pea 'Kelvedon Wonder' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.