Boretta

Variety

Boretta

created by Sabrina B. at 17.10.2021

Seed packet

Features

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

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Description

Medium-early pith pea. High yielding. Grows to about 65 cm tall. Very fine foliage and pods arranged in pairs. Uniformly large grains. Ideal for freezing. Sweet, aromatic flavor.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Sow in warm, not freshly fertilized garden soil. Germination after 7-14 days at 12-18°C. Protect from bird predation. Creeping support recommended. Keep evenly moist. Harvest while grains are still soft and sweet.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Seeding distance

8 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

4 cm

Diseases

Rust of pea

Powdery mildews

Pests

Pea weevils

Olive Brown Pea Moth

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