Vegetable Pea Shcherbet

Shcherbet is a mid-early sugar pea variety with a maturation period of 55-65 days. The plant reaches a height of up to 100 cm and requires support during cultivation. The pods are light green, about 10 cm long, and contain 5-7 peas of uniform size. They are distinguished by thick, fleshy, and sugary walls, making them especially tasty and juicy.

This pea variety is valued as a dietary product, rich in proteins, sugars, starch, vitamins, and carotene. It is recommended to consume underripe pods fresh, which allows to preserve the maximum of useful substances and enjoy a delicate taste. Sowing is carried out in early spring on the sunny side of the site, deepening the seeds to 4-6 cm, with row spacing of 15x30 cm.

The yield of the Shcherbet variety is from 0.8 to 1.3 kg per square meter. Harvesting occurs in July-August, which allows obtaining fresh and healthy pods during the summer period. Thanks to its characteristics and nutritional value, this pea variety is excellent for growing in home gardens and using fresh.