Grey peas are known for their delicious aromatic flavour and are grown and prepared like shelled or sugar peas.

Desiree remains compact, with a height of 60–80 cm, and is notable for its beautiful violet-blue flowers and dark blue pods.

Sowing: from mid-March to end of June, sow directly at a distance of 30–40 cm, 4–5 cm in the row, sowing depth 3–4 cm.

When the plant is 10 cm tall, lightly earth up the soil to increase stability.

In general, peas require little to no fertilizer.