{"product_id":"fothergills-little-gardeners-half-pint-peas-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Little Gardeners Half Pint Peas Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Pisum sativum 'Half Pint', a highly specialized dwarf cultivar within the garden pea family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, establishing with exceptional speed in spring to deliver quick, high-yielding results that keep children thoroughly entertained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Sweetest Homegrown Treat:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears a prolific abundance of bright green pods packed with tender, sugary peas. Because supermarket peas lose their natural sugars quickly after harvesting, tasting these freshly picked treats straight from the garden is a magical memory kids never forget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for Young Growers:\u003c\/b\u003e Part of a playful, educational range crafted to get children hands-on with nature. The seeds are large, smooth, and easy for little fingers to count and handle, making the sowing process highly engaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUltra-Compact Framework:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike traditional peas that require towering bamboo structures, Half Pint forms a neat, self-supporting dwarf bush with a controlled spread of just 30cm. It is uniquely suited for growing in small patio beds, balcony troughs, patio containers, and even creative hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlayful White Blossoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Before the pea pods arrive, the plant covers itself in pretty, delicate white flowers, helping children understand the fascinating lifecycle of flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds outdoors from March to June for a continuous supply of summer pods. Choose a bright, sunny spot. Children can grow them directly in the ground, in raised allotment beds, or in large patio tubs filled with multi-purpose compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimple Sowing Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Show children how to poke shallow holes into the soil with their fingers, about 2.5cm deep and spaced 5–10cm apart. Drop one pea seed into each hole, tuck them into bed with a blanket of soil, and water gently with a kid-friendly watering can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Pea plants are very easy-going but love regular drinks of water, especially when the white flowers appear and the green pods begin to swell. Keep the soil or container compost evenly damp but not muddy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoyful Harvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e From June to September, guide children to look closely under the green leaves to find the plump, heavy pea pods. Teach them to gently hold the plant stem with one hand and pull the pod with the other, shelling them open immediately for a crunchy, sweet, and highly nutritious garden snack!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57622734995839,"sku":"FTG-49438","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Little_Gardeners_Half_Pint_Peas_Seeds.webp?v=1779807286","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-little-gardeners-half-pint-peas-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}