This variety has high yields and sweet, tender flavor. Suited for eating fresh, freezing or canning, the 4-5" pods are loaded with 6-9 sweet, tender peas. Heat- and wilt-tolerant, the 18-30" plants require staking with a small pea fence for proper support. Also called Homesteader, is still regarded by many as the sweetest shelling pea available. Expect impressive yields and heat tolerance, even from late plantings