Blauwschokker

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweetly perfumed and vividly tender, Blauwschokker shelling peas bring a cool, garden-fresh snap with kernels that cook up into a smooth, buttery bite.

The pods are generously filled, holding their deep, satisfying green as they mature, making them a standout for home harvest and reliable performance at about 70 days. Grow Blauwschokker for a classic shelling pea you’ll want to grow again—straight from the garden to the pot, with flavor that feels unmistakably “pea-sweet.”

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Blauwschokker is built for speed: its tenderness keeps the kernels sweet and glossy, not starchy. Use butter and a hit of acid (lemon or vinegar) to sharpen the pea perfume—overcooking is the only real way to dull this one.

Best Uses

quick sautéing just until bright green and glossy
shucking and steaming for a classic butter-and-salt finish
folding into silky risotto or pasta at the very end
pureeing into a smooth pea soup or potage with stock and cream

Flavor Profile

pea-sweet perfume cool, crisp snap that turns creamy tender, buttery kernels with a gentle grassy finish

Kitchen Pairings

unsalted butter lemon zest parmesan mint garlic creme fraîche

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Blauwschokker plants getting leaf spots or blight, and what can I do?

Look for small dark spots that spread and may cause yellowing and leaf drop—this is commonly seedling/foliar disease favored by cool, wet foliage. Water at the base and avoid wetting leaves, then remove badly affected leaves to reduce spread. If conditions stay damp, apply a labeled copper-based fungicide early in the spotting cycle and repeat according to the label interval.

How often should I water Blauwschokker during the main growing period?

During active growth (roughly weeks after emergence through pod filling), keep soil evenly moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings if it’s hot or windy. Check by pushing a finger 1–2 inches into the soil: water when it feels dry at that depth, and reduce frequency after the plants start drying down near maturity.

When are Blauwschokker pods ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 70 days from sowing when pods are plump and beans fill them, but before the pods become tough or fibrous. For best flavor, pick when pods are still green and feel firm, then harvest every 1–3 days to prevent over-mature, starchy beans.