Oregon Giant Early Peas Seeds

Oregon Giant Early Pea (Pisum sativum) is an outstanding early-maturing shelling pea developed to produce abundant harvests of exceptionally large, well-filled pods with outstanding sweetness and tenderness. This vigorous variety combines quick maturity with excellent disease resistance, allowing gardeners to enjoy delicious homegrown peas earlier in the season without sacrificing yield or flavor. Its dependable performance and impressive pod size have made Oregon Giant Early a favorite for both home gardens and market growers.

Introduction

Oregon Giant Early lives up to its name by producing large, attractive pods on vigorous vines that begin yielding early in the season. Each pod is packed with plump, sweet peas that develop excellent flavor while remaining tender. The sturdy plants continue producing over an extended harvest period, providing generous pickings throughout cool spring weather.

Why Grow Oregon Giant Early Peas?

• Early maturing, high-yielding variety.
• Produces large, well-filled pods.
• Sweet, tender peas with excellent flavor.
• Heavy harvests over a long picking season.
• Strong, vigorous vines.
• Excellent disease resistance.
• Outstanding for home gardens and market growers.
• Easy to grow and highly dependable.

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Oregon Giant Early produces large, juicy peas with exceptional sweetness and a tender texture. Freshly shelled peas are delicious eaten straight from the pod or lightly steamed with butter. They are equally excellent in soups, casseroles, stir-fries, pasta dishes, rice recipes, and vegetable medleys. The peas also freeze exceptionally well, preserving their fresh garden flavor for months.

Growing Information

Sow seeds directly into fertile, well-drained soil as soon as the ground can be worked in early spring. Plants thrive during cool weather with full sun and consistent moisture. The vigorous vines benefit from a trellis or pea netting to support the large pods and simplify harvesting. Pick pods frequently once they begin filling to encourage continued production.

• Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
• Plant Type: Cool-season shelling pea
• Days to Maturity: 58–65 days
• Plant Height: 30–36 inches
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Spacing: 2–3 inches

Seedman Notes

Oregon Giant Early is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to enjoy fresh peas as early as possible without giving up pod size or flavor. The combination of early maturity, impressive yields, and large, sweet peas makes it one of our favorite early-season shelling varieties. Plant it at the first opportunity in spring, and you'll be harvesting generous crops while many other pea varieties are still developing.

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