Alderman (Tall Telephone) Shelling Pea

 Alderman shelling pea seeds produce huge pods with eight or nine peas each over a long harvest window. The pods are easy to pick and shell. Check a few to see if they are filled before picking the whole crop. Exceptional flavour is well worth the 2-2.5m (6-8') tall trellis these need. This variety is not enation resistant, so it's a great choice for earlier planting in February and March on the coast. Away from the coast, enation is not as serious a problem. Alderman is an excellent choice for canning and quick freezing or just picking out of the pod right in the garden.

Matures in 75 days.

Average seeds per gram: 4.