Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW* Pea Seeds

Seeds of Scotland

Organic Pea - Gradus *NEW*

£3.00

Pisum sativum ~ 20 seeds. **Limited release**

'Gradus' is a heritage variety featured in our copies of the Alexander & Brown Seed Catalogue 1935/39. We have been really impressed with these sturdy plants in our 2024 trials and are excited to make them available.  Due to the limited stock we have and that we want to share it with as many folks as possible, we have reduced the number of seeds per packet for this season. 

The Alexander & Brown description from the 1935 catalogue:  "A large-podded wrinkled variety. A first early variety with pods the size and as well filled as those of Duke of Albany. A most distinct early pea, and alike good for table and for show; height, 3 to 3 and a 1/2 feet"  

Alexander & Brown, known as 'The Scottish Seed House, Perth' were in business from 1897 to 1981. Operating from South Methven, Perth, they produced an impressive illustrated seed catalogue of over 100 pages featuring an extensive range of seed potatoes, vegetable and flower seeds. 

Gradus is believed to have been originally developed by a talented English gardener and plant breeder, Thomas Laxton (1830-1893).

 

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Growing Info

We sow peas in modules in March for transplanting outdoors in mid to late April, giving young plants some protection from wind in exposed spots. Alternatively, sow directly into the soil from April to May. June is also a good time for sowing a late summer or autumn harvest.

Tips: Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective.

GROWN IN SCOTLAND | Germination 100% Sep 2025

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service. Prices will be calculated at checkout. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales. Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.

What our customers say

Your seeds are just great! Always excellent germination rates. This is the second year we have had your Robinson peas which are really lovely and grow so well.

Lisa, Bridge of Allan

I thought you should know that your seeds have been wonderful. In an otherwise rubbish growing season, everything I bought from you has thrived. I’ve been eating purple mangetout and Carter’s Polish beans for weeks now and they’re still going strong.

Laura, North Kessock

Desert Spirit Landrace did exceptionally well in my polycrub here in the Western Isles - I even won the pumpkin growing competition that we put up for local growers and allotment holders.

Susanne, Isle of Lewis

I want to thank you for my Garden of Abundance. I’m a new gardener to Scotland and your seeds have given me such joy. I can hardly keep up with eating the rocket and I’ve planted my 2nd set of lettuce already.

Gay, Moray

My Black Isle broad beans are germinating after four days. How is that possible? ! Fab seed!

Janey, Highlands

I wanted to pass on the great success all of the seeds I bought from you have been.
Greatest success was ripe tomatoes (Scotland Yellow) on 7th of July - in Orkney!! Over two weeks later and none of my other varieties are even close to ripe.

Jenna, Orkney