Wrinkle - First Early. New British breeding in small peas ('petit pois') with small dark green peas which hold both their colour and superb taste after freezing. The taste is so good that most of your crop won't even reach the freezer! Plants are semi leafless and self supporting if grown in a block. Height: 50-60cm (20-24in).

Sow March to June, in the open ground from late winter through to early summer, or under cloches from autumn through to late winter 5cm (2in) deep, 23cm (9in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart.

Any fertile, well drained soil is ideal. Provide twiggy sticks for support, and water freely when in flower to induce cropping.