Jærert Dry Pea Seeds

The Jærert is a local landrace of garden pea originating from the Jæren landscape in southwest Norway.   The name means  ‘pea from Jæren’.  It isn’t a modern commercial cultivar, but a locally adapted traditional variety recognized for its cultural value.  It is such a delightfully quirky pea!  The seeds are extremely tiny, and these are traditionally grown among oats.  The pods are also tiny, though when young the pods are said to be tasty and can be eaten like mangetout or snap peas. They’re apparently resistant to common diseases and pests like powdery mildew, pea leaf weevil, and the pea moth.  The Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity has a great article about this pea. Fondazione Slow Food  A piece of culinary history! Later maturity, should be planted in full sun. 20 seeds/packet.

Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo!