Peas

more peas please. this valuable break crop is a favourite in the uk.

Peas are a valuable break crop in our rotation and we grow around one hundred acres annually. They are usually drilled in April on our farm and harvested in July allowing another crop such as daffodils or a brassica to be planted very quickly afterwards.

Peas, like beans, are members of the Legume family and fix their own nitrogen, leaving useful amounts for the following crop.We belong to a group, Holbeach Marsh Cooperative that arranges contracts with local processing factories. Harvesting is organised by the group; it is a precision 24/7 operation to maximise quality, ensuring that the crop, usually premium petit pois, is frozen within 150 minutes of harvest.Peas are a favourite vegetable in the UK and our grower’s organisations have created loads of recipes. Have a look at www.peas.org