Costa
Variety
Approved Data
created by Laury at 14.03.2021
Sowing
Harvest
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Medium late. Paired pod set in the upper quarter of the plant. Reliable yield variety due to resistance to pea mosaic virus. The pods contain about 8 - 9 dark green grains. The young peas are very sweet and tender. Height of growth from 70 - 75 cm. For fresh consumption and freezing. (From Quedlingburger and N.L. Christensen)
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Germination after 10-20 days at 10-20°C. Do not sow on freshly fertilized soil. Protect sowing from bird predation if necessary. Requires climbing support.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Plant distance
5 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
3 cm
Borage
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Caraway / Meridian fennel / Persian cumin
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Corn / Maize
Cucumber / Gherkin
Dill
Fennel
Florence fennel / Finocchio
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lentils
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Lettuce (Radicchio / Italian chicory)
Melissa
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Nasturtium
Okra
Oregano
Pak Choi
Pumpkin / Squash
Radish
Radishes
Rhubarb
Root parsley
Rutabaga / Swedish turnip
Sage
Spinach (Summer)
Sunflower
Tarragon
Turnip
Rust of pea
Powdery mildews
Pea weevils
Olive Brown Pea Moth