OSC Peas 'Homesteader/Lincoln'
OSC Peas 'Homesteader/Lincoln'
OSC Peas 'Homesteader/Lincoln'

OSC Peas 'Homesteader/Lincoln'

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$2.19
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A timeless garden classic, the Homesteader (Lincoln) pea produces sturdy, upright vines that reach a towering 75 cm, draped in a lush canopy of dark green foliage. Its slender, tapered pods are packed with 7 to 9 plump, mouth-watering peas that boast a deep, vibrant green colour. These productive plants offer a bountiful, professional-grade look to any vegetable patch, promising a harvest of peas so sweet they set the standard for all others.
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Seed Details

Difficulty:

Easy

Starting Method:

Direct Sow

Watering:

Medium to High

Days To Germinate:

5–15 days

Life Cycle:

Annual

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Homesteader Pea, Lincoln Pea, Shelling Pea, Garden Pea

Scientific Name:

Pisum sativum

Family Name:

Fabaceae

Type:

Vegetable

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 75 cm (30") tall.
  • Growth Habit: Bush type/Semi-climbing upright vines.
  • Seed/Plant Spacing: Sow seeds 2.5–6.5 cm apart in double rows; space double rows 75 cm apart.

Bloom / Harvest Info:

  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer, typically 18–21 days before pods reach maturity.
  • Bloom Colour: White.
  • Days To Maturity: 65 days.
  • Days Till Harvest: Approximately 63–68 days.

Garden Benefits:

  • Attracts: Beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria that enrich the soil.
  • Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and canning due to its superior flavour retention.
  • Resistance: Heat tolerant and wilt resistant.
Care Guide

Growing Guide

Starting Instructions:

  • When: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil is workable (April to mid-May).
  • Where: Choose well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location.
  • How To Plant: Sow seeds 1.25–2.5 cm (0.5–1") deep.

Germination:

Prefers cool soil temperatures between 10–16°C (50–60°F). Requires consistent moisture for even emergence.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun is required for best production.
  • Moisture Requirements: Needs evenly moist soil, especially during germination and after flowering begins.
  • Frost Tolerance: Lightly frost-tolerant; young plants can survive light spring frosts and grow at temperatures above 4°C.

Tips For Success:

  • Thinning: Ensure adequate spacing to promote air circulation and reduce disease risk.
  • Support: While a bush type, providing a trellis or brush for support makes picking significantly easier.
  • Harvesting: Pick daily once pods are plump to encourage the plant to continue producing. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which favour leaves over pods.

Companion Plants:

Carrots, radishes, cucumbers, corn, beans, spinach, and mint. Avoid planting near onions or garlic

Heritage / Special Notes:

This heirloom variety was introduced in the early 1900s and remains the gold standard for shelling peas. It is particularly well-adapted to Northern climates and performs well in heat compared to other varieties.