Latvian Christmas pea

Originating in Latvia and thought to be at least 100 years old, this is a vigorous, tall and productive pea.

A tall high yielding soup pea with excellent sweet flavour, about 2.5m high.To make the traditional Latvian Christmas dish, Zirņi ar speķi", soak some peas over night and then boil until they are soft but still holding their shape, fry some bacon bits with onion, and serve - either mixed or separately.