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Knight — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Knight
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90-100days to harvest

7-12days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant 1.5 inches deep. Requires minimal support due to compact growth.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, moderate water needs
Soil: Well-drained garden soil, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 2-3 inches
Height: 2-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green pods and peas
Size: 1 1/2-2 1/2"
Shape: Straight, well-filled pods with 6-8 round peas
Flavour: Sweet and tender with excellent fresh pea flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, freezing, quick cooking, children's gardens

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, pea leaf weevil
Diseases: Root rot, bacterial blight, downy mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to fusarium wilt and powdery mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

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

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and deter pea weevils and aphids

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover

SpinachThrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and shares similar growing conditions

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

MintDeters ants and mice that may eat pea seeds, repels aphids

MarigoldsRepel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that can damage pea plants

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, climbing variety supports pea vines

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicReleases compounds that can stunt pea growth and reduce yields

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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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.

Knight

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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