A reliable and early-cropping variety, ‘Rondo’ is a classic garden pea known for its sweet flavour, compact growth and excellent yields. Selected by River Cottage, it’s a great choice for both beginners and experienced growers.
Producing plump pods filled with tender, juicy peas, ‘Rondo’ is perfect for harvesting fresh and enjoying straight from the garden. Its relatively compact habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces, raised beds and traditional vegetable plots.
Easy to grow and quick to establish, peas are a rewarding crop that also improve soil health by fixing nitrogen.
- Organic pea variety selected by River Cottage
- Early cropping with sweet, tender peas
- Compact growth, ideal for smaller spaces
- Reliable and high yielding
- Suitable for beds, raised beds and containers
- Helps improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen
A simple, satisfying crop that brings both flavour and productivity to the garden.
Pea 'Rondo' Organic Seeds by River Cottage
Sowing:
Sow seeds outdoors from March to June in drills around 3–5cm deep. For an earlier start, seeds can be sown in gutters or modules and transplanted.Germination:
Typically takes 7–14 days. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.Spacing:
Sow seeds around 5cm apart in rows spaced 30–45cm apart.Support:
Provide support such as netting or twine for plants to climb as they grow.Position:
Prefers a sunny, open position.Soil:
Grow in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.Care:
Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod formation.Harvesting
Harvest from June to August, picking pods regularly to encourage continued production. Best eaten fresh for maximum sweetness.
Top tip
The more you pick, the more they produce - regular harvesting keeps plants cropping for longer.