Blauwschokker

Pea

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🌱 70d to harvest Upright

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 16th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 16th
Harvest Begins	Mar 27th
Harvest Ends	Dec 19th

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

Recommended Companions

Homemade Pickles Cucumber

Carlo Carrot

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.

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.”

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

For best flavor, sow outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and keep the soil evenly moist until pods set—peas are sweetest when they mature in cool weather.