Organic Laxton's Progress #9 Pea Seeds - Pisum sativum
Organic Open-Pollinated Non-GMO Laxton's Progress #9 Pea Seeds
A beloved dwarf shelling pea that requires no staking, this heirloom variety traces its roots back to 19th-century English plant breeder Thomas Laxton. Bred to be wilt-resistant and sweeter than other peas of its time, this old-time favorite continues to impress with its plump, dark green pods—each holding up to 9 large, tender peas.
We especially love them fresh off the vine in the morning sun—a garden breakfast tradition passed down from childhood days spent in our grandparents’ garden. These sweet, high-quality peas are a delight tossed into salads, lightly steamed, or stirred in at the end of a fried rice or stir-fry for a burst of garden-fresh flavor.
Harvest early and often, and blanch and freeze your extras to keep a taste of early summer in your icebox all year long.
- Organic
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
- Non-GMO
- Annual
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Direct Sow: 4-8 weeks before last frost
- Seed Count: 50
- Days to Maturity: 55-60
- Plant Size: 15" - 24" vine
Gardener's Tips
Keep seeds moist while germinating. Do not transplant. Inoculate, if needed, before planting. Thrives in cool, moist weather. Use post or trellis for support. Mulch at base.
Read our blog post on The Power of Mulching
Harvesting Tips
Harvest pods are bright green, plump, and you can feel the round peas inside, but before they become too large and starchy.
Harvest often, as soon as pods fill out, this encourages the plant to continue producing.
For peak sweetness and texture, pick in the morning after the dew dries but before the heat of the day.
