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Laxton's Progress No. 1 — Peas

60-65days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost when soil can be worked. Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture during flowering and pod development
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green pods and peas
Size: 3-4 inch pods with 7-9 peas each
Shape: Straight, plump pods with rounded peas
Flavour: Sweet, tender, and mild with classic pea flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, freezing, soups, stews, side dishes, purees

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea weevil, thrips, slugs
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot, bacterial blight
Resistance: Good resistance to fusarium wilt

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 which carrots need, while carrots don't compete for the same nutrients

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

LettuceGrows in pea shade and benefits from nitrogen fixation, while not competing for root space

SpinachCool-season crop that benefits from nitrogen-enriched soil and partial shade from pea vines

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

MintDeters ants and aphids while attracting beneficial insects that protect peas

ChivesRepel aphids and improve growth through companion effect

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

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation due to allelopathic compounds

GarlicReleases compounds that can stunt pea growth and interfere with beneficial root bacteria

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including peas through allelopathic effects

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.

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 Laxton's Progress No. 1?

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