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Lincoln — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Lincoln
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65-70days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost date. Can make succession plantings every 10 days for extended harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, even moisture especially during flowering and pod fill
Soil: Well-drained, fertile garden soil with organic matter
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: 3.5-4 inch pods with 7-9 peas per pod
Shape: Well-filled, plump pods with round, uniform peas
Flavour: Very sweet, tender, and flavorful with excellent eating quality

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, freezing, canning. Excellent for soups, casseroles, and as a side dish.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea weevils, leaf miners, thrips
Diseases: Fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, bacterial blight, root rot
Resistance: Good general vigor with some resistance to common wilt diseases.

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	July – 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 add nitrogen to soil that carrots need, carrots don't compete for space

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

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides living mulch

SpinachThrives on nitrogen provided by peas and has similar growing requirements

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall garden pest management

MintDeters ants and aphids, though should be contained to prevent spreading

CucumbersBenefit from nitrogen fixed by peas when planted in succession

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce yields

GladiolusCompetes heavily for nutrients and can inhibit pea development

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.

Lincoln

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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