king tut plant seeds King Tut Purple Podded Peas – Historic Heirloom Seeds – Jerra's Garden

king tut plant seeds King Tut Purple Podded Peas – Historic Heirloom Seeds – Jerra's GardenKing Tut Purple Podded Pea Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Pisum sativum Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 20 seeds Watch my YouTube video guide on how to grow snow peas from seed to harvest for more info: https: youtu. be 9yEW5aCveXI This is a historic pea variety. The seeds are said to have come out of the tomb of King Tut. I love these purple podded peas because their purple color make them easy to spot on the plant for harvest. Plants are vigorous and

King Tut Purple Podded Pea Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
Pisum sativum
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 20 seeds

Watch my YouTube video guide on how to grow snow peas from seed to harvest for more info: https://youtu.be/9yEW5aCveXI

This is a historic pea variety. The seeds are said to have come out of the tomb of King Tut. I love these purple podded peas because their purple color make them easy to spot on the plant for harvest. Plants are vigorous and vines get over 8 feet in length. Pods are not super sweet like the green varieties but still good in flavor. I like to eat them raw so as to not lose the purple color during the cooking process. They look gorgeous sprinkled over a garden salad or added to crudité platters. If harvested young while the pods are still flat, it can be eaten like snow peas. Or allow the peas to swell inside the pod and harvest to eat fresh green peas. 

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: 60-70 days after direct sowing the seed

How & When To Harvest: To harvest, pinch the pods off the vine while they are still flat and before the seeds swell inside.

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/9yEW5aCveXI

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