Early Frosty Peas are a classic extra‑early garden pea variety, prized for their ability to handle cold weather and produce sweet peas very early in the season.

🌱 Overview

• Type: Shelling (English) pea
• Maturity: ~55–60 days
• Plant height: About 20–24 inches (often doesn’t need trellising)
• Cold tolerance: Excellent — seedlings withstand light frosts
• Flavor: Mild, sweet, tender peas
• Pods: Short pods, typically 6–7 peas per pod

❄️ Why “Early Frosty”?

This variety was bred to germinate in cool soil and survive early spring frosts, making it ideal for:

• Very early spring planting
• Northern climates or unpredictable springs
• Gardeners eager for the first harvest of the year

🌿 Growing Tips

• Planting time: As soon as soil can be worked (even 4–6 weeks before last frost)
• Soil: Well‑drained, cool, moderately fertile soil
• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Spacing: 2 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart
• Support: Optional—short plants often stand on their own

🍽️ In the Kitchen

• Best eaten fresh or lightly cooked
• Ideal for spring dishes, salads, and simple buttered peas
• Flavor is mild compared to later main‑season varieties, but very tender