Pisum sativum 'Golden Sweet'

Mangetout peas have become a popular alternative to standard shelling varieties. They're grown in the same way, but harvested while the pods are still flat and the peas inside barely visible. Mangetout pea plants are very hardy, and may be sown in autumn to overwinter and provide early pickings the following spring. Crops remain usable for several weeks before the peas eventually swell and make the pods coarse and fibrous. Mangetout peas are perfect for eating raw in salads or steamed or stir-fried.

Pisum sativum 'Golden Sweet' is an unusual mangetout pea, bearing ornamental purple blooms followed by pretty golden-yellow pods. The edible mangetout pods of Pisum sativum 'Golden Sweet' are crisp and sweet, and make a delicious addition to salads and stir fries.