57 days. Minimize the wait for fresh, sweet shelling peas with this extra-early variety. Vigorous plants reach 4 feet tall and produce bountiful harvests of 2 ½–3 ¼ inch attractive pods with 5–8 small, smooth-skinned, fat peas each. Start harvesting early and keep picking to have continuous fresh peas. Allowed to dry, they make exquisite split pea soup.