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Number of Reviews: 14
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 03/01/2022 by
jesk
- An intermediate gardener
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Stark, North Dakota, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is one of the worst-tasting peas I ever had. Not sweet. Super starchy. The plants grew perfectly and were still green after all other varieties had faded. I read on Garden\\\'s Alive that they recommend picking this variety early, before the pods fill completely. I found this to be true, peas of PLS595 are sweeter and more tender if picked around 3/4 of the mature size. However, I don\\\'t want to have to pay that much detail (feeling each pod to see the peas are forming but not too big) while picking. Usually, or at least with other varieties, when the pods start to fill out, the peas are ready and will taste sweet. PLS595 is roughly as sweet as a rehydrated field pea. I don\\\'t intend to harvest a crop with the seeds I have left. The best use for PLS595 may be as a plow-down green manure crop. I gave this variety a shot three years; each time, the plants grew perfect but its flavor let me down big time. |
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Reviewed on 03/01/2022 by
jesk
- An intermediate gardener
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Overall
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Ease
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Stark, North Dakota, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is one of the worst-tasting peas I ever had. Not sweet. Super starchy. The plants grew perfectly and were still green after all other varieties had faded. I read on Garden\'s Alive that they recommend picking this variety early, before the pods fill completely. I found this to be true, peas of PLS595 are sweeter and more tender if picked around 3/4 of the mature size. However, I don\'t want to have to pay that much detail (feeling each pod to see the peas are forming but not too big) while picking. Usually, or at least with other varieties, when the pods start to fill out, the peas are ready and will taste sweet. PLS595 is roughly as sweet as a rehydrated field pea. I don\'t intend to harvest a crop with the seeds I have left. The best use for PLS595 may be as a plow-down green manure crop. I gave this variety a shot three years; each time, the plants grew perfect but its flavor let me down big time. |
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Reviewed on 11/05/2021 by
Saratoga MG
- An experienced gardener
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Extremely spotty germination. Plants needed to be trellised for best results. Low yield overall. Flavor was okay. |
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Reviewed on 10/28/2021 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| The peas did well. This was a shelling pea and it had a lot of peas per pod just as advertised. It was not very sweet, however. It also needed some support once the plants reached maturity. If someone is looking for a productive pea that is not very tall, this could be a good choice, but if you are looking for a sweet pea, the recommendation would be to go with a snap pea.instead. |
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Reviewed on 10/21/2021 by
CCE Orrange County
- An intermediate gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Grew nice, tasted wonderful! |
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Reviewed on 10/12/2021 by
Albany County MGs
- An experienced gardener
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Peas germinated and grew well but chipmunks got to them first, before peas were fully formed so can\\\\\\\'t comment on taste. Would trellis to keep them from flopping over. |
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Reviewed on 10/10/2021 by
nmeohen1
- An experienced gardener
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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Low yield but beautiful plants. Peas were not sweet enough for the trouble. |
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Reviewed on 10/04/2021 by
Ulster County MGV
- An experienced gardener
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Ulster, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| This variety did not perform well. Small yield, poor flavor, and spotty germination. |
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Reviewed on 10/03/2021 by
MGWayne
- An experienced gardener
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Great height for a small garden. No trellis needed. A good yield and good flavor. |
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Reviewed on 09/23/2021 by
VVTG Warren
- An intermediate gardener
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Warren, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Peas developed nicely and had a sweet flavor. Low yield. |
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Reviewed on 08/02/2021 by
Tompkins MGs
- An experienced gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Short plants intertwined with each other, but still flopped over. Two 3-foot rows yielded enough peas for 2 servings. Pease held well when not harvested immediately. |
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Reviewed on 07/18/2021 by
Food bank vvtg
- An experienced gardener
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Erie, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Slugs got to almost all our peas so we have 2 plants left to try |
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Reviewed on 06/29/2021 by
CCE Rockland
- An experienced gardener
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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Planted 3/25/21 and harvested 6/29/21.Very convenient height of one foot so no trellising needed. Great for a small garden. Many pods per plant. Each pod had about 7 peas. Peas had good flavor. |
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Reviewed on 02/10/2021 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Really good producer of excellent flavored peas. Long slender pods with 10 peas to the pod. Plants are stiff which helps them maintain an upright position. An afila type that I can heartily recommend. |
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