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Wando — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Wando
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

68-75days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Can succession plant every 2 weeks until warm weather.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture especially during flowering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 2-3 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season (with heat tolerance)

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green pods with medium green peas
Size: 3-4 inch pods with 6-8 peas per pod
Shape: Plump, rounded pods with full, sweet peas
Flavour: Sweet, tender, and crisp with classic pea flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, freezing, soups, stir-fries, side dishes. Excellent for processing and preservation.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea weevils, thrips, cutworms
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot, bacterial blight, mosaic virus
Resistance: Good resistance to fusarium wilt and heat stress. Moderate 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	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 improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots' deep roots don't compete with pea's shallow roots

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

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides living mulch

SpinachThrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by pea's nitrogen fixation

CucumbersPeas provide nitrogen for heavy-feeding cucumbers and can share trellises

CornCorn provides natural trellis support while peas fix nitrogen for corn

BeansBoth legumes improve soil nitrogen and can be succession planted

MintRepels ants and rodents that may damage pea seeds and pods

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root exudates

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production

GladiolusCompetes aggressively for nutrients and can harbor pea weevils

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.

Wando

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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