Peas · rare
Alderman
from our plotA tall heritage climbing pea from the 1890s that will happily reach above your head, with long pods and a flavour to match. It needs proper support — a good wigwam or some netting — but there's real pleasure in growing something the Victorian gardeners loved, and in the picking when it comes.
in the kitchen
Pea and lettuce braise
Pod the peas, shred a Little Gem, soften spring onions in butter, add the peas and lettuce, a splash of stock, and braise gently for five minutes. A very English, very old-fashioned, very delicious way to eat peas.
where to find the seeds
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