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Golden Sweet

Pea

Pisum sativum 'Golden Sweet'

Overview
Golden Sweet is a hybrid pea variety renowned for its exceptional sweetness and crisp, tender texture. Reaching maturity in approximately 60 days, this variety produces vibrant green pods filled with plump, sugary peas ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or light cooking. The plants thrive in full sun conditions and well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Golden Sweet stands out among pea varieties for its superior flavor profile, delivering a distinctly sweet taste that appeals to both home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts. This variety maintains moderate growing difficulty and is best harvested at peak ripeness for optimal sweetness and texture.
Planting
Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost date. Plant seeds 1.5-2 inches deep in prepared soil.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 8-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, thrips, pea weevil, leafminer. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial blight, pea enation virus, downy mildew.