Blauwschokker Pea is a historic Dutch heirloom dating back to at least the 15th century, Blauwschokker (also known as Ezetha's Krombek Blauwschok) was developed by Capuchin monks in Holland as a durable winter pea variety. Its name means “blue pod,” referring to its striking indigo-colored pods. It has long been a staple in Netherlands and northern Germany for soups, stews, and winter preservation. This vigorous climbing pea reaches up to 1.5 to 2 m tall, with attractive pink-purple flowers followed by deep purple-blue pods that are visually stunning in any garden. Pods can be harvested young as crunchy mangetout or left to mature for tender green peas or dried shelling peas. The peas inside are bright green and rich in flavour .
Scientific Name: Pisum sativum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 15 °C
Germination time in days: 7-14 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 65 days
Sunlight: full sun
Soil requirement: well drained, non acidic
Sowing and cultivation: Sow outdoors from March to June once soil is workable; some regions also sow in autumn for early spring crop. Sow seeds about 3–5 cm deep, spaced 5–10 cm apart in rows ~25–40 cm apart (row spacing can match expected plant height. Suitable for succession planting for a continuous harvest
