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Snap Pea 'Cascadia' — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Snap Pea 'Cascadia'
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-70days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep. Provide support for climbing.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture preferred
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in 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
Size: 4-5 inch pods
Shape: Plump, straight snap pea pods
Flavour: Very sweet and crisp with tender, completely edible pods

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, stir-fries, salads, steaming, raw snacking, lunch boxes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea weevil, thrips
Diseases: Root rot in waterlogged conditions
Resistance: Excellent resistance to powdery mildew and pea enation mosaic virus

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 in soil that carrots can utilize, while carrots don't compete for space

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

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

SpinachGrows well in cool weather with peas and utilizes nitrogen they provide

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

ChivesDeter aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage pea pods

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

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

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production

GladiolusCompetes heavily for nutrients and can harbor thrips that damage pea plants

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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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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.

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 Snap Pea 'Cascadia'?

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