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Oregon Giant — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Oregon Giant
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring 3-4 weeks before last frost. Plant 1.5 inches deep with strong support system.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture important
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright light green flat pods
Size: 4 1/2"
Shape: Large, flat, wide snow pea pods
Flavour: Sweet, crisp, and tender with delicate pea flavor

In the kitchen

Stir-fries, steaming, fresh eating, Asian dishes, tempura

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea leaf weevil, thrips, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot, pea enation virus, bacterial blight
Resistance: Fusarium Wilt races 1 (High); Pea Enation Mosaic Virus (High); Powdery Mildew (High)

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 fix nitrogen that carrots benefit from, while carrots help aerate soil for pea roots

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

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

SpinachThrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and has similar cool weather preferences

MarigoldsRepel aphids and nematodes that commonly attack pea plants

MintDeters ants and mice that may eat pea seeds and young plants

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall garden health through natural pest deterrence

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

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root exudates

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production

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

Oregon Giant

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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