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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 58 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Shelling Pea (Learn more)
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall
Variety Info: 5" long pods that contain 7–9 plump peas. 'Progress #9' is a shelling pea with resistance to common wilt disease.
Attributes: Common Wilt Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In Mild Climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: Not required.
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump, about 3 weeks after flowering. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.
- PGarrettRated 5 out of 5 stars10/9/25Two year old seeds germinated in 5 days!
This plant produces some of the best peas I've ever eaten! I have raised garden beds and a small area so I need compact/dwarf plants. This one fit in just fine. Even better than that, I just planted two year old seeds and they all germinated in 5 days. I love Botanical Interests seeds! I see this time and time again from older seeds I've purchased here, all different types of plants. Amazing.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/10/25Hey PGarrett,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Two year old seeds germinated in 5 days" is exactly the kind of amazing performance we love to hear about Progress #9 Shelling Pea Seeds - and honestly, that's just incredible testament to the quality and viability that makes these seeds so special!
We absolutely love that these compact beauties fit perfectly into your raised bed setup while still delivering "some of the best peas you've ever eaten!" There's something so satisfying about finding that perfect variety that works with your space limitations but doesn't compromise one bit on flavor or productivity. Progress #9s really are garden superstars that way - compact plants, maximum deliciousness!
Your experience with older Botanical Interests seeds consistently performing so well across different plant types really speaks to the quality and care that goes into every packet. The fact that you keep getting that reliable germination and strong performance even after a couple years of storage just shows what dedicated seed quality can deliver for gardeners like yourself!
Your success will be so inspiring for other gardeners with compact growing spaces who want to discover just how rewarding and space-efficient Progress #9 Shelling Peas can be, plus that incredible peace of mind knowing their seeds will perform beautifully even when they've been stored for a while!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- CarmenRated 5 out of 5 stars6/9/255 Stars
Amazing
- AlysenRated 5 out of 5 stars4/26/255 Stars
I love this company, and their seeds are high quality with so much more additional planting and growing advice.
- AlysenVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/26/255 Stars
I love this company, and their seeds are high quality with so much more additional planting and growing advice.
- Tamara J.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars10/20/244 Stars
I’m a beginner gardener and I have found the seeds to germinate fine. I’ve only had problems with one seed variety and it was my error; so I’d encourage you to read the requirements that are provided for each seed to ensure germination success.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests10/25/24Hey Tamara, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience with our seeds. We do have a lot of information on our seed packets to help our gardeners. We also have our blog, https://www.epicgardening.com/, which might have some helpful articles. We're here to support you in this journey. Keep on Growing 🌻