ELAINE'S SUGAR PEA

***NOT TO TAS***  (Pisum sativum)  German heirloom dating back to 1850's.  Handed to us & named after a passionate Tasmanian gardener who had kept the seed in her family for many generations.  It was originally brought to Australia by Valentine & Christina Wagner who travelled from Weisbaden in Germany to Tasmania, settling in the Richmond / Campania area.  An unusual variety producing numerous pods with distinct inner peas which appear like little peas having been enclosed in a transparent glove.  Attractive, bi-coloured, deep purple / burgundy flowers.  Very tall plant (definitely not for windy areas).  Used as a sugar pea eating pods and all, either fresh or cooked. Best time to harvest is when the pods are starting to curl.  50 seeds