Schweizer Riesen

Variety

Schweizer Riesen

Approved Data

created by Christoph at 02.02.2020

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Medium-early, vigorous-growing (up to 2 m/2.2 yd high) variety. Purple flowers. Large, light green, tender pods. Harvest from mid-June to early August. Proven landrace variety. Good resistance.

Non hybrid

Growing tips

Germination after 8-12 days at 6-15°C/42-59°F. Good for climbing. Pre-planting possible. Sensitive to cold. Soil should be at least 10°C/50°F. Sow as early as possible, then better resistant to pests. Harvest continuously, then flower production is stimulated. Harvest young.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Dark germinator

Germination temperature

6 - 15 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

5 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

3 cm

Diseases

Rust of pea

Powdery mildews

Pests

Pea weevils

Olive Brown Pea Moth

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