The first step to growing a great British pea is the variety, APG and Ardo chose only the varieties, that will give our customers the best tasting peas. Amongst other factors, the colour, texture and taste are all key traits that we use to pick our varieties. Out of over 200 varieties available, only around 20 make the grade! The next stage is whilst the crop is growing. Keeping a plant healthy and free from pests is important, to allow each and every plant to reach its potential. The specialist field team monitor crops for pests, diseases and crop health, tackling any problems in a low impact way as possible. Lastly the proof is in the eating! At harvest specialists determin when a crop is ready to be harvested, sometimes we only have 12 hours to get it right! The peas are only harvested when they reach a strict set of quality parameters.
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