PLS 595 is a compact, open-pollinated pea variety bred for efficiency and reliability. Ready to harvest in just 64 days, this cool-season crop delivers extra-long pods that make picking effortless, even for new gardeners. Its frost tolerance means you can sow as soon as soil is workable in spring, giving you an early harvest before summer heat arrives. With strong resistance to Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, and Powdery Mildew, PLS 595 handles common pea diseases better than many traditional varieties.
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The extra-long pods are the standout feature here, offering generous harvests and making the work of picking genuinely quick. This variety thrives in cool weather and produces its best yields in spring, not midsummer, so timing your planting for early season success is key. Its compact growth habit means it fits neatly into smaller garden spaces, and the open-pollinated genetics mean you can save seed year after year if you choose.
PLS 595 peas are grown for their pods and the tender peas inside. Harvest them at the peak moment when the peas have enlarged enough to fill out the pod but while they're still sweet and tender. Fresh from the garden, they excel in simple preparations: raw in salads, lightly steamed as a side dish, or stirred into spring risotto. They freeze beautifully if you want to preserve your harvest for winter cooking.
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Sow peas directly into the garden as soon as soil can be worked in spring, when temperatures are between 45 and 75°F. For fall crops in cool climates, direct sow 60 to 70 days before your first expected frost. Push seeds into moist soil at the depth recommended below.
Pick pods when the peas inside have enlarged and filled out the pod, but before they become hard and starchy. At 64 days from sowing, begin checking your plants regularly. Fresh pods should feel full to the touch and snap cleanly when bent. Harvest frequently to keep the plant producing; the more you pick, the more flowers the plant will set. Pick in the early morning when pods are coolest and firmest.
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