The early-maturing vegetable pea variety "Early Delicacy" is distinguished by its tender, sweet, and juicy taste, which is especially favored by both children and adults. This pea belongs to the shelling varieties, featuring stems 50-70 cm long and flowers ranging from white to cream shades. The green pods have a pithy layer, a straight shape with a pointed tip, and reach lengths up to 8 cm, containing 7-8 peas inside. At technical maturity, the seeds are green and slightly wrinkled, indicating good quality and taste characteristics of the product.
The pea "Early Delicacy" is recommended for consumption at the milk stage of maturity, making it particularly suitable for home cooking and freezing. For planting, choose sunny areas with well-processed fertile soil, as the crop develops best in favorable conditions. Sowing is carried out in early spring, planting seeds at a depth of 4-6 cm; additionally, the plants require support for proper growth. The yield of the variety is from 0.8 to 1.2 kg per square meter.
Moreover, peas are a valuable protein product and a beneficial crop that not only does not deplete the soil but also enriches it with nitrogen, improving the fertility of the plot. Due to their nutritional properties and versatility in preparing various dishes, this pea variety enjoys well-deserved popularity among gardeners and healthy eating enthusiasts.
