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Kelvedon Wonder — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Kelvedon Wonder
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-65days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 3-4 weeks before last frost when soil temperature reaches 45°F. Plant 1.5 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent during flowering and podding
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile garden soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 2-3 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green pods with bright green peas
Size: 3-4 inch pods
Shape: Well-filled, slightly curved shelling pods
Flavour: Sweet, tender, and full-flavored with excellent texture

In the kitchen

Fresh shelling, freezing, soups, side dishes, traditional British preparations

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Pea aphid, pea weevil, thrips, birds
Diseases: Fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, root rot, pea leaf roll virus
Resistance: Good general disease resistance, naturally hardy variety

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 improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots help break up soil for pea roots

RadishesQuick-growing radishes help break up soil and can be harvested before peas need full space

LettuceProvides ground cover to retain soil moisture and benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas

SpinachCool-season companion that utilizes nitrogen from pea roots and provides efficient space use

CucumbersBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover after pea harvest

CornPeas can climb corn stalks for support while fixing nitrogen that corn can utilize

MintRepels aphids and ants that can damage peas, though should be contained to prevent spreading

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects

Avoid

OnionsCan 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 can 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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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peas growing guide.

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

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

Grown Kelvedon Wonder?

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