Costa

Variety

Costa

Approved Data

created by Laury at 14.03.2021

Seed packet

Features

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

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/27.6-29.5 in. For fresh consumption and freezing. (From Quedlingburger and N.L. Christensen)

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Germination after 10-20 days at 10-20°C/50-68°F. Do not sow on freshly fertilized soil. Protect sowing from bird predation if necessary. Requires climbing support.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

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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