2000 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Pea Mr. Big
Mr. Big is a superior English or garden pea. There are several significant improvements including consistently large pea pods. The larger pods are easier to shell. The fresh sweet peas are delicious, no need for butter. Mr. Big produces a high yield because the plants are early, frequently setting two pods per node and the disease resistances lengthen the plant life. Mr. Big is an indeterminate vine reaching 2-3 feet in the garden. Plants need vertical support. Harvest mature pea pods in about 58 to 62 days.
Plant Description
Genus:
Pisum
Species:
sativum
Common Name:
English pea
Plant Habit:
Upright, vining
Plant Height:
2-3 feet
Plant Spread:
7.75 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Green
Fruit Shape:
Long pointed pod, slightly curved
Fruit Size:
4.75 inches long, 0.5 inch diameter
Fruit Flavor Description:
Sweet
Foliage Color:
Green
Disease Resistances or Tolerances:
Race 1 wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum fsp psi, and carries 'er" resistance to powdery mildew
Breeder:
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Close Market Comparison:
: Utrillo and Rondo
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
2-3 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
58-62
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
Not recommended
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Cold season
Staking Required:
Yes
How to Grow:
Sensitive to heat, grow under cool conditions. Sow seed directly into prepared garden soil. Space seed about 2-3 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart. Germination takes 7-10 days. Use short trellis for climbing vines.
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