Henrik Norbeck's Plant Culture

Dun Pea (Pisum sativum )

Biskopens

This variety comes from Biskopsnäset in Ludvika in southern Dalarna in Sweden, where it was grown by Mr. Smedberg, whose nickname was "Biskopen". The seeds are large, a bit angular or dented and dark brownish red. The plant grows tall, around 200 cm. Very productive. The pods have no membranes and can be eaten as snow peas (mange-tout) when young. NGB17874.
This variety is also called "Swedish Red Pea" or "Swedish Red Soup Pea".