PEA ‘Blue-podded Capucijner ‘
$4.95
(cap-ou-SIGH-nah) A hardy pea first grown by the Franciscan Capuchin monks. Beautiful, bi-colour lilac/pink and wine-red/purple blooms, fading to blue as they wilt. Pods are deep inky purple/blue. Best used to make delicious, full-bodied soups. An edible-podded sugar pea by harvesting before peas have developed. Great long term storage food.
Approximately 30 seeds per packet.
Description
- Striking dark purple, edible-podded sugar pea—beautiful enough for ornamental use
- Heirloom variety with a rich history, first grown by Capuchin monks in Holland and Germany in the early 1600s
- Excellent for making full-bodied soups; peas stay whole and create a rich gravy when cooked
- Easy to pick: dark pods stand out against bright green leaves—great for children and the elderly
- Vining plants grow 5–6’ tall and require support; also make unique additions to flower arrangements
- Approximately 30 seeds per packet; 70–100 days to maturity
Hardy and adaptable; believed to be a classic Dutch garden vegetable with possible Mennonite connections
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