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Avi Joan Green Pea Seeds | Extremely Rare Heirloom from Catalonia | Heavy Yields
Pisum sativum
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Watch my YouTube video guide on how to grow green peas for more info: https://youtu.be/6cQAoUs4eos
Avi Joan Green Pea is an extraordinarily rare heirloom variety from Catalonia, treasured for both its incredible productivity and heartfelt family history. This stunning pea was bred by a Catalonian grandfather and named after his wife, and for many years was grown only within their family before being shared more widely. The vigorous climbing vines can reach up to 10 feet tall and produce heavy crops of large, well-filled pods containing up to 10 sweet, tender peas each. Known for their exceptional flavor and beauty, these peas are both delicious and impressive in the garden. For best results, sow seeds directly outdoors once the soil can be worked and temperatures range between 50–75°F. This is typically in early spring just as you pass your lasts pring frost date. If your a hot climate gardener with mild winters (no snow or hard freeze areas), direct sow the seeds in fall. Because of their height, Avi Joan greens peas require a tall trellis or support. Harvest pods regularly to encourage continuous yields. This is truly a rare and special pea variety for collectors, seed savers, and gardeners who appreciate unique heirlooms with a meaningful story.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Sun: Full sun. In hot climates, plant in a spot that gets full morning sun with afternoon shade.
Water: Keep the soil consistently moist
Fertilizer: Do not fertilize nitrogen affixers like pea crops. An initial application or amendment of an organic granular fertilizer, like Espoma Garden-Tone helps boost seedling growth, but then do not fertilize again.
When & How To Sow Seeds:
Temperate climates (areas that get snow & hard freezes) - direct sow pea seeds when you pass your last spring frost date OR direct sow when you start planting your fall garden.
Hot climates (no snow areas) - I only recommend growing in fall. Direct sow pea seeds when your average high temperature has dropped to 85°F or below. The easiest way to find this for your location is to visit plantmaps.com, enter your zip code, & scroll down to the temperature chart. Look for the first month in fall where the average high dips to 85°F or below — that's your planting window. Peas planted when it is still too hot will be stunted in growth.
Germination: 7-14 days
Days To Maturity: 70 days after direct sowing the seed
How & When To Harvest: For fresh peas harvest while the pods are still green & the seeds inside swell. Or for storage/dried peas, harvest once the pods are dried out.
Common Diseases: The most common plant diseases when growing peas are powdery mildew and root rot. Powdery mildew appears as a white, powdery coating on leaves and thrives in humid conditions with poor air circulation. Treat it by pruning affected areas, improving airflow, and spraying with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. Root rot, often caused by overly wet or poorly drained soil, leads to yellowing leaves and stunted growth—prevent it by planting in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering. Practicing crop rotation and avoiding overhead watering can also help reduce the risk of disease.
Common Pests: Common pests that affect peas include aphids, thrips, and pea weevils. Aphids cluster on tender stems and leaves, sucking sap and spreading disease—treat them with insecticidal soap or by blasting them off with water. Thrips can cause silver streaks and distorted leaves; control them with neem oil or sticky traps. Pea weevils chew notches in leaves and can damage developing pods—hand-pick adults if visible and use row covers to prevent infestation. Regular monitoring and early intervention help keep pest damage under control.
Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/6cQAoUs4eos
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