Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit, Pisum sativum 'Early Onward' produces heavy crops of well-filled, blunt-ended pods, much earlier in the season than related variety 'Onward'. A compact variety, it needs minimal staking.
For best results grow Pisum sativum 'Early Onward' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Sow outdoors from March to June for cropping between June and October. Water once a week as soon as the plants begin to flower and form pods.
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Pisum ‘Early onward’ and wildlife
Pisum ‘Early onward’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Pisum ‘Early onward’ poisonous?
Pisum ‘Early onward’ has no toxic effects reported.
