Duke of Albany

Large green shelling pea that is moderately productive and has great flavor. Plants are slightly spindly, moderately vigorous, late maturing, grow to be 3.5-4.5 feet tall with white flowers and straight green pods. Flavor is sweet and not very astringent with good moisture. Pods are around 0.5 inches wide and 3.5-4.5 inches long with 7-9 large peas per pod. This accession matches the description of Duke of Albany listed in the Henry Dreer catalogue from 1887. Donated to SSE by William Woys Weaver (PA WE W); from the Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA) in England. SSE Accession # 115892