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Survivor — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Survivor
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70-75days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring and again in mid-summer. Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep. Requires trellising.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, extra water during hot weather
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good moisture retention
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool to warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green pods
Size: 3-4 inch pods
Shape: Flat snap pea pods with visible peas inside
Flavour: Sweet and crisp with tender, edible pods

In the kitchen

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

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea weevil, spider mites in hot weather
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot
Resistance: Excellent heat tolerance, good disease 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	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, while carrots don't compete for space

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

LettuceGrows well in pea shade and doesn't compete for nutrients

SpinachCool-season crop that benefits from nitrogen fixed by pea roots

MintRepels ants and mice that might eat pea seeds

MarigoldsDeter aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall garden health

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation by their root compounds

GarlicReleases compounds that can stunt pea growth and affect nitrogen fixation

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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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.

Survivor

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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