Pea 'Bijou'

[Galina Isolating and Pollinating Find all posts View Profile Close Galina]

This is a pea that unfortunately I could not find much information about. Probably quite old, perhaps French? Seeds either from Heritage Seed Library or from Real Seeds. What is stunning about this pea is that it has the largest mangetout pods I know. Green, slightly yellow pods that taste delightfully sweet. Real Seeds say they can get to 7 inches long. Mine are not quite that huge, but they are the size of beans rather than peas. And they are very sweet, perfect steamed.

[jayb Enjoying the scenery. Find all posts View Profile Close jayb]

That pod looks Huge!

[Galina Isolating and Pollinating Find all posts View Profile Close Galina]

Forgot to say that when the pods get older, they get a yellowy green.

Yes the pods are big, but later in the season they get smaller. As they start off so big, that is very noticeable

[jayb Enjoying the scenery. Find all posts View Profile Close jayb]

Mine were from Real Seeds. How does the size compare to Eat Me?

[Galina Isolating and Pollinating Find all posts View Profile Close Galina]

Eat Me is not as big - well at least here they weren't

[jayb Enjoying the scenery. Find all posts View Profile Close jayb]

Thank's, I've still yet to grow mine!

[Silverleaf Weeding between the plants. Find all posts View Profile Close Silverleaf]

Impressive!