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Maestro — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Maestro
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

61-65days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost. Plant 1.5 inches deep in rows or blocks for support.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, especially during flowering
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green pods with bright green peas inside
Size: 4-5 inch pods with 8-11 large peas each
Shape: Long, well-filled pods with plump round peas
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet with rich pea flavor and tender texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, cooking, freezing, soups, side dishes. Remove peas from pods before eating.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea moths, leaf miners, slugs
Diseases: Downy mildew, root rot, pea enation mosaic virus, ascochyta blight
Resistance: Excellent resistance to fusarium wilt race 1, good powdery mildew resistance

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 add nitrogen to soil that carrots utilize, while carrots break up soil for pea roots

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and mature quickly, providing space for pea root expansion

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides living mulch to retain soil moisture

SpinachUtilizes nitrogen from pea root nodules and has similar cool-season growing requirements

MintRepels ants and rodents that may eat pea seeds and pods

ChivesDeters aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack pea plants

MarigoldsAttract beneficial insects and may help deter nematodes in the soil

CucumbersBenefit from nitrogen fixed by peas and can use pea trellises after harvest

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production

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

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.

Maestro

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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