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Golden Sweet — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Golden Sweet
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

8-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost date. Plant seeds 1.5-2 inches deep in prepared soil.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright golden-yellow pods
Size: 15-20 g
Shape: Indeterminate
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet with crisp, tender texture

In the kitchen

Gourmet stir-fries, fresh eating, steaming, colorful salads, specialty cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, pea weevil, leafminer
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial blight, pea enation virus, downy mildew
Resistance: Fusarium Wilt races 1 (High); Resistant to Leaf Molds A-E (High)

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.

CarrotsPeas fix nitrogen in soil that carrots benefit from, while carrots break up soil for pea roots

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and mature quickly, allowing space for pea growth

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

SpinachEnjoys the nitrogen-rich environment created by peas and shares similar growing conditions

MintDeters ants and rodents that may eat pea seeds, while tolerating partial shade from pea vines

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

MarigoldsAttract beneficial insects and may help deter nematodes in the soil

CucumberCan climb together with peas on shared trellises and benefit from nitrogen fixation

Avoid

OnionsMay inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and interfere with beneficial root bacteria

GladiolusCompetes heavily for nutrients and may harbor thrips that damage pea plants

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.

Golden Sweet

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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