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Pisum sativum (Pea) 'Half Pint' is an exceptionally compact yet surprisingly productive pea. This variety is ideal for anyone who enjoys growing fresh vegetables, even without a large garden. Thanks to its short growth and high yield, Half Pint is perfect for raised beds, potted plants, balconies, patios, and even small city gardens. While other peas require more space and support, Half Pint stays manageable and strong—an ideal choice for beginners, urban gardeners, or anyone who wants a large harvest in a small space.
This little powerhouse produces well-filled pods of aromatic, sweet peas suitable for fresh consumption, cooking, blanching, freezing and a wide variety of dishes.
Half Pint peas stay significantly more compact than traditional pea varieties. Their short stature often allows them to grow with minimal or no support, saving space, time, and effort. This makes them ideal for growing in pots and other confined spaces.
Despite its size, it's a high-yielding variety, known for its abundance of well-filled pods. The peas have a pleasant, mild, aromatic flavor that is best enjoyed fresh. For those who like to freeze meals, the Half Pint is also ideal—if picked young and carefully blanched, the pea retains its flavor and texture exceptionally well.
An important point: harvested peas should be processed within 2–3 days, as the natural sugars quickly convert to starch. Freshly picked, the flavor is at its best—sweet, tender, and incredibly fresh.
Half Pint can be sown from early/mid-March to early June, directly in the ground or in pots. Thanks to its compact size, it requires less space than most pea varieties.
Sowing advice open ground:
Row spacing: 30–40 cm
In the row: 3–5 cm
Sowing depth: 3–5 cm
Sowing advice in pots or raised beds:
Sow seeds 5 cm apart
Good drainage & regular watering
Light support is optional, not required
In pots, it's important to feed moderately. A light, balanced fertilizer at the start of cultivation is sufficient—don't overfertilize, as overly rich soil leads to leaf growth instead of pod formation. Peas are natural nitrogen fixers and largely self-feed, making Half Pint very low-maintenance.
Half Pint is quick to harvest: the first harvest can begin approximately 12 weeks after sowing. Regular harvesting encourages new pod formation, increasing the total yield. The harvest period is flexible and ideally spaced for continuous kitchen use.
Culinary applications:
Fresh from the pod as a healthy snack
Lightly steamed or boiled as a side dish
Perfect in stir-fries, risotto, pasta and soups
Excellent for blanching and freezing
Delicious in cold summer salads
From balcony to plate — Half Pint brings together taste and convenience.
Compact growth, ideal for small spaces
High production despite limited size
Suitable for pots, balconies, patios and raised beds.
Aromatic, sweet peas of excellent quality
Freezable, versatile in the kitchen
Easy to grow, little fertilization required
Fast harvest: ± 12 weeks after sowing
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