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Mangetout peas have become a popular alternative to standard shelling varieties. They are grown in the same way, but harvested while the pods are still flat and the peas inside barely visible. Mangetout pea plants are very hardy, and may be sown in autumn to overwinter and provide early pickings the following spring. Crops remain usable for several weeks before the peas eventually swell and make the pods coarse and fibrous. Mangetout peas are perfect for eating raw in salads or steamed or stir-fried.
Pisum sativum 'Reuzensuiker' is an extremely productive, high yielding maincrop mangetout pea. It bears broad, flat pods high on the plants, making for quick and easy picking. Pods are sweet and juicy and can be eaten raw or cooked.
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Pisum ‘Reuzensuiker’ and wildlife
Pisum ‘Reuzensuiker’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is Pisum ‘Reuzensuiker’ poisonous?
Pisum ‘Reuzensuiker’ has no toxic effects reported.