Schweizer Riesen

Variety

Schweizer Riesen

Approved Data

created by steffen f. at 02.02.2020

Features

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

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Description

Medium-early, vigorous-growing (up to 2 m high) variety. Purple flowers. Large, light green, tender pods. Harvest from mid-June to early August. Proven landrace variety. Good resistance.

Non hybrid

Growing tips

Germination after 8-12 days at 6-15°C. Good for trellising. Can be grown in advance. Sensitive to cold. The soil should be at least 10°C. Sow as early as possible for better resistance to pests. Harvest continuously to stimulate flower production. Harvest young.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Plant distance

5 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

3 cm

Diseases

Rust of pea

Powdery mildews

Pests

Pea weevils

Olive Brown Pea Moth

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