Amplissimo Viktoria Ukrainskaya Pea

(Pisum sativum); Heirloom; Climbing pea; Soup pea; Minimum 20 seeds A soup pea of Ukrainian heritage, this "Chickpea of the North" is known for its robust plants that produce soup peas of a rich and deeply satisfying flavor. A proliferation of white flowers on 5.5 foot vines give way to plump pods that when dry yield an average of six large, cream colored round peas each. As suggested by their nickname, these peas are good substitutes in chickpea recipes. Update August 14 2020: Today I received a letter from a gentleman in New York that grew our Amplissimo Viktoria Ukrainskaya (AVU) peas this season. He originally contacted me seeking an alternative for chickpeas after a "four year flirtation" with them that left him frustrated. AVU's reputation as a "Chickpea of the North" caught his attention. Happily our AVU peas did not disappoint! He reports harvesting the plump dry peas 90 days from seed to seed. Growing them on 5 ft mesh he harvested a little over 2 pounds from a 17 ft row for a