Roveja Semi-dwarf soup Pea

A very ancient variety of peas, today cultivated in only in a few mountainous Appenine regions in Italy. Thanks also to its relatively problem-free cultivation this variety has been rediscovered in recent years and it did well for us in Wales in 2017. 

The plants are semi-dwarf – you can let them sprawl, but we’d suggest supporting them with pea sticks or low netting for the best crop. They are absolutely beautiful, with bi-coloured pink-purple flowers fading to pale pink/white as they age. They’re allowed to mature and dried, then used for delicious winter soups and stews.

Tasty and beautiful! An ancient variety that is still well worth growing.