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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Bean Leaf Roll Resistant
- Fusarium Wilt Resistant
- Powdery Mildew Resistant
About Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds
Pisum sativum
3" dark green pods containing half-size, sweet, flavorful peas. 'Iona' is a shelling type, petite pea with resistance to powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt race 1 and race 2, and bean leaf roll 2.
Planting Pea
Days to Maturity
68 days
Plant Spacing
2"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 18 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2" |
| Thinning | Not required. |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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16 reviews
- Jorge G.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/16/26had zero germination with direct sowing
Bought a huge order of seeds and these were the only duds, melting snow peas and a snap peas respond perfectly to my admittedly heavy clay soil and all three were watered the same yet had zero germination for the entire packet after trying again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/17/26Hey Jorge
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kenny L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/25/26Love these!
I have been trying to find petite peas to grow that are like the ones that I get canned from the grocery store. These are the one and are delicious.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Kenny,
What a fantastic discovery with our Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds! We're thrilled that you finally found the perfect petite peas that taste just like those grocery store canned ones you love. There's nothing quite like growing your own delicious peas at home! Thanks for sharing your Iona petite pea success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Pamela C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/26Iona petite peas
Hard to shell but worth the effort
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Pamela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your honest experience with the Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds! I really appreciate your candid feedback about the shelling process. There's something special about those petite peas that makes the process worthwhile.
Thank you for sticking with it and for that fantastic 5-star rating! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Maryann N.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/10/26Perfect peas
I’ve tried other pea varieties but this is the only pea I will ever grow! Plants are short and low maintenance. Multiple harvests. Peas so delicious and tender we eat them right out of the pods as we pick them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Maryann,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Iona Shelling Petite Pea Seeds are your go-to pea variety! It sounds like you've found the perfect match with their short, low-maintenance plants and multiple harvests. There's nothing quite like peas so sweet and tender that you can't resist eating them straight from the pod while you're picking! That's when you know you've got something truly special growing in your garden. Keep on growing 🌻️
- AdamRated 5 out of 5 stars3/27/265 Stars
Excellent! Thank you.