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Maestro
PeaPisum sativum 'Maestro'
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 61 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 3" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
A premium shelling pea that produces exceptionally large, sweet peas in abundant clusters. This vigorous variety is prized by gardeners for its outstanding flavor and impressive yields that make all the shelling effort worthwhile. Maestro consistently ranks among the best-tasting garden peas available.
Planting
Direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant 1.5 inches deep in rows or blocks for support.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 3" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, pea moths, leaf miners, slugs. Common diseases: Downy mildew, root rot, pea enation mosaic virus, ascochyta blight.