Massey Gem Shelling Peas (Pisum sativum)
$2.50
Unit price perA true classic for home gardens and market growers alike.
Massey Gem is one of the most widely grown shelling pea varieties in Australia, valued for its sweet flavour, reliable yields, and cold tolerance. This hardy, dwarf pea produces plump green pods filled with tender, sweet peas that are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and freezing.
The compact, bush‑style plants grow to around 50–75 cm tall, making them ideal for smaller gardens while still delivering a generous harvest. Massey Gem is quick to mature and performs well in cool conditions, making it a dependable choice for autumn and winter sowing.
A favourite for generations, this variety is also known as ‘Melbourne Market’, reflecting its long history as a popular fresh‑market pea with excellent flavour and consistency.
Key Features
- Sweet, tender shelling peas
- Dwarf/bush variety – compact and easy to grow
- Cold‑tolerant and hardy
- Reliable yields with well‑filled pods
- Excellent for fresh use or freezing
Perfect for home gardeners looking for a trusted, productive pea variety that performs season after season.
Sowing Instructions
Sow seeds directly into the garden in cooler months. Plant 2–3 cm deep, spacing seeds 8–10 cm apart in full sun. Keep soil moist until germination. Provide light support if needed. Harvest pods when full and bright green.
30 seeds per packet
Fun Fact 🌱
Massey Gem is also known as ‘Melbourne Market’ and has been a favourite Australian pea variety for generations thanks to its sweet flavour and reliability.
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Massey Gem Shelling Peas (Pisum sativum)
$2.50
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A true classic for home gardens and market growers alike.
Massey Gem is one of the most widely grown shelling pea varieties in Australia, valued for its sweet flavour, reliable yields, and cold tolerance. This hardy, dwarf pea produces plump green pods filled with tender, sweet peas that are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and freezing.
The compact, bush‑style plants grow to around 50–75 cm tall, making them ideal for smaller gardens while still delivering a generous harvest. Massey Gem is quick to mature and performs well in cool conditions, making it a dependable choice for autumn and winter sowing.
A favourite for generations, this variety is also known as ‘Melbourne Market’, reflecting its long history as a popular fresh‑market pea with excellent flavour and consistency.
Key Features
- Sweet, tender shelling peas
- Dwarf/bush variety – compact and easy to grow
- Cold‑tolerant and hardy
- Reliable yields with well‑filled pods
- Excellent for fresh use or freezing
Perfect for home gardeners looking for a trusted, productive pea variety that performs season after season.
Sowing Instructions
Sow seeds directly into the garden in cooler months. Plant 2–3 cm deep, spacing seeds 8–10 cm apart in full sun. Keep soil moist until germination. Provide light support if needed. Harvest pods when full and bright green.
30 seeds per packet
Fun Fact 🌱
Massey Gem is also known as ‘Melbourne Market’ and has been a favourite Australian pea variety for generations thanks to its sweet flavour and reliability.
