Peas - Alderman Tall Telephone (Seeds)

PRODUCT DETAILS

Alderman Shelling Pea is a classic heirloom variety prized for its exceptional flavour, large pods, and long harvest period. Also known as Tall Telephone or Improved Telephone, this variety has been grown in gardens since the late 1800s.

The vigorous vines can reach approximately 2–2.5 m (6–8') tall and require a sturdy trellis. Large pods typically contain eight to nine peas each and are easy to pick and shell.

Alderman is excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing, making it a versatile choice for the garden.

Features:

• Exceptional sweet pea flavour
• Large pods with 8–9 peas each
• Long harvest window
• Easy to pick and shell
• Vigorous climbing vines
• Requires a sturdy trellis
• Height: Approximately 2–2.5 m (6–8')
• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing
• Classic heirloom variety
• Not resistant to pea enation virus
• Open-pollinated seeds
• Matures in approximately 70–78 days