Blue Podded Pea

Seed Count: Approx. 25 seeds Days to Maturity: 80-85 days Description: More commonly known as Blauwschokkers, which means blue podded in dutch, the Blue Podded pea is a productive Dutch strain of soup peas.  It has been enjoyed as a winter staple in Europe for centuries. They grow on spectacular 5-6 ft. tall plants, and are beautiful enough to grow as an ornamental. They are also quite good immature as an edible podded pea, but are a bit bland and starchy as a fresh shelled pea.  It is best used as a dry pea.  Soak the dry seeds overnight before cooking.  Mint2Grow Tip:  The blue podded pea makes the most delicious soup peas.  I've tried it as a snap pea, and well I wasn't as impressed.  The shell is a bit tough even when young, so I just wait and shell them.  I've never actually eaten these in soup, since they never make it inside of my house.  Plus they're absolutely stunning to look at, with the cutest little flowers.  I'm sure it would be a great addition to a kids garden.  The pla