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Cascadia — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cascadia
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Can succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture for best pod quality
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 2-3 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green, plump edible pods
Size: 2 1/2-3"
Shape: Thick, crunchy pods with visible peas, eaten whole
Flavour: Very sweet, crisp, and crunchy with excellent snap pea flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh snacking, stir-fries, salads, steaming. Pods and peas eaten together while tender.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, pea weevils, leaf miners
Diseases: Root rot (in poorly drained soils), bacterial blight, downy mildew
Resistance: Fusarium Wilt (Intermediate); Pea Enation Mosaic Virus (High); Powdery Mildew (Intermediate)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall garden ecosystem health

CarrotsPeas improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots don't compete for nutrients

RadishesBreak up soil for pea roots and mature quickly before peas need full space

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover to retain moisture

SpinachEnjoys the nitrogen-rich soil created by pea root nodules

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles that target peas

MintDeters ants and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production

GladiolusCompetes heavily for nutrients and can harbor thrips that damage pea pods

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 81
Protein (g): 5.42
Fat (g): 0.4
Carbohydrate (g): 14.4
Fibre (g): 5.7
Sugars (g): 5.67
Vitamin A (µg): 38
Vitamin C (mg): 40
Vitamin E (mg): 0.13
Vitamin K (µg): 24.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.169
Folate (µg): 65
Calcium (mg): 25
Iron (mg): 1.47
Magnesium (mg): 33
Phosphorus (mg): 108
Potassium (mg): 244
Zinc (mg): 1.24
Selenium (µg): 1.8

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Cascadia

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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